The Wealthiest Person in Every State in America

16. Kansas – Charles Koch

Charles Koch is the CEO and founder of the Koch industries, which has over $110 billion in revenue. They manufacture everything from Dixie cups, paper towels, and fertilizers and airbag fibers. His father actually founded Koch industries, and Charles took over the company after his father passed away. Charles Koch’s net worth is $44.9 billion.

17. Kentucky – Tamara Gustavson

Tamara Gustavson is the largest shareholder of Public Storage, which she co-owned with her father, making her the richest person in Kentucky with a $5.3 billion net worth. She was once vice president of Public Storage but left the firm in 2003 to raise her kids.

18. Louisiana – Gayle Benson

Gayle Benson is the owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, and the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. She is also the widow of the late Tom Benson. She is the richest person in Louisiana, with a net worth of $2.9 billion.

19. Maine – Susan Alfond

Harold Alfond, who founded the Dexter Shoe Co., passed away and as a result, his daughter Susan Alfond and her three siblings became instant billionaires. Their shares were sold to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, and they are now worth around $420 million in stocks. Susan is currently worth $2.1 billion.

20. Maryland – Ted Lerner

Ted Lerner is the richest man in Maryland with a net worth of $5.1 billion. He became rich through his real estate business. He currently owns 20 million square feet of commercial and retail space, hotels, and apartments in the Washington D.C. area.