John Morris (businessman)
| John Morris | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1948 |
| Residence | Springfield, Missouri, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Drury University |
| Occupation | Majority owner, Bass Pro Shops |
| Net worth | $5.2 billion (January 2015)[1] |
| Children | 4 |
John Morris (born 1948)[1] is an American businessman, majority owner and former CEO of the Bass Pro Shops, a hunting and fishing retail store chain.
Career
John Morris founded Bass Pro Shops in 1972 when he began selling fishing equipment in the back of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Mo.[2][3] According to Forbes, Morris has a net worth of $4.1 billion, as of December 2016.[1]
Personal life
John Morris was educated at Drury University.[1] He is married with four children and lives in Springfield, Missouri.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "John Morris". Forbes. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ Moise, Imani (2016-10-03). "Meet the Billionaire Behind the New Bass Pro/Cabela's Empire". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ↑ "Bass Pro Billionaire Building Megastores With Boats, Guns". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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