Bubba Cathy
Bubba Cathy | |
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Born |
Donald M. Cathy 1953/1954 (age 64–65)[1] Jonesboro, Georgia, US |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Samford University |
Occupation |
Senior vice-president, Chick-fil-A President, Dwarf House |
Net worth | $4.7 billion (September 2018)[1] |
Spouse(s) | Cindy Cathy (m. 1979) |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) |
S. Truett Cathy Jeanette (McNeil) Cathy |
Relatives | Dan T. Cathy (brother) |
Donald M. "Bubba" Cathy (born c.1954) is an American billionaire businessman, senior vice-president of the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, founded by his father, the late S. Truett Cathy. He is president of the related restaurant line Dwarf House.
Early life
Donald M. "Bubba" Cathy was born in 1954 in Jonesboro, Georgia as the second son and third child of Jeanette (McNeil) and S. Truett Cathy. His older sister is Trudy and brother is Dan. His family also fostered numerous children through the decades. Cathy attended local schools before earning his bachelor's degree in marketing from Samford University.[2]
Career
After college, Cathy entered the family business full-time, where his brother was already working. He supervised the construction and opening of Chick-fil-A restaurants in Albany, Myrtle Beach, and Southlake Mall. From 1976-80, he managed the Southlake Mall branch.[2]
In 1995, he was officially named as senior vice president of Chick-fil-A, Inc. In the early 21st century, he serves as executive vice president and president of the company’s Georgia-based Dwarf House and Truett’s Grill restaurant concepts.[1]
Personal life
Cathy has been married to Cindy Cathy since 1979. They have six children, Mark, James, Rachel, Seth, Luke, and Matthew.[2][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Bubba Cathy". Forbes. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- 1 2 3 "About Bubba Cathy". Chick-fil-a.com. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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