How Wealthy Are These Family Dynasties?

Published on May 14, 2019 By Chloe Draws

The Meijer Family

Fortune: $7.3B Business: Meijer Industry: SupermarketsFamous Member: Hank Meijer

If you’re a Midwesterner, you’re probably all too familiar with Meijer supermarkets. Based out of Michigan, this huge private company is run by the Meijer family. It was opened by Hendrik Meijer after he entered the U.S. from the Netherlands. By the 1960s it grew, to be worth billions.

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Today, the chain is managed by Hank and Doug Meijer. Together, they brought the firm into the 20th century to big success. They’ve since appointed other people to run the daily affairs. Regardless, this family business continues to grow and prosper for the Meijer dynasty.