Summary
Howard Jenkins (born 1952/53) is an American billionaire businessman, the son of George W. Jenkins, the founder of Publix Super Markets, and its chairman and CEO from 1990 to 2001. His family is among the richest in Florida and thirty-ninth richest in America, according to Forbes, with a net worth of $8.8 billion in 2020.[2]
Howard Jenkins | |
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| Born | 1952 or 1953 (age 70–71)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Emory University |
| Known for | former chairman and CEO, Publix Super Markets |
| Spouse | Patricia Jenkins |
| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | Carol Jenkins Barnett (sister) |
Early life edit
He is the son of George W. Jenkins, the founder of Publix Super Markets.[3][4] He has a degree from Emory University.[4]
Career edit
Jenkins was chairman and CEO of Publix from 1990 to 2001.[3][4]
Personal life edit
Jenkins is married, with two children, and lives in Tampa, Florida.[3] His wife works for Apollo Environmental, which specializes in "hazardous materials consulting and analysis".[5]
Philanthropy edit
Howard and Patricia Jenkins donated $10 million to the University of Tampa, which both their children attended, and a residence hall will be named in their honour.[5]
References edit
- ^ Stocks (April 26, 2017). "Stocks". Bloomberg. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Burleigh, Nina (February 3, 2021). "The Rich Mothers of the Insurrection". The New Republic.
- ^ a b c "Howard Jenkins". Forbes.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Two Publix heirs make Forbes billionaires list". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ a b Keeley Sheehan (October 23, 2014). "Howard and Patricia Jenkins give $10M gift to University of Tampa | Tampa Bay Times". Tampabay.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017.