The Kohler Family – $8.3B
The Wisconsin-born Kohler Company quickly became one of America’s largest plumbing materials producers under the steering of Herbert Kohler, Jr., who today leads the family company, being handed down from one generation to the next. Amazingly, Kohler was in charge of the business’ daily running in his early thirties. The commercial prominence of the business developed into family stakes in production, government and hospitality. Interestingly, Kohler Jr. is a passionate golfer, the movie Open Range featuring him alongside his pal Kevin Costner.
The Kohler Family
The Meijer Family – $7.3B
The Michigan-founded mammoth private corporation controlled by the Meijer group was created by Hendrik Meijer around a hundred years ago, following his immigration from Holland to America. Succeeding fifty years of industry, the company turned into one of America’s biggest hypermarket chains, and in the 60s its value hit billions of dollars in worth. Currently, Hank and Doug Meijer command the business, directing the firm to monumental accomplishments throughout the 1900s. Although more members have been selected to manage the business’ daily events, the Meijer family still reigns supreme.
The Meijer Family
