George Bishop (businessman)

George Bishop
Born George H. Bishop
1937 (age 8081)[1][2]
Residence The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Founder and CEO, GeoSouthern Energy
Net worth US$2.5 billion[1]
Spouse(s) Married

George H. Bishop (born 1937)[1][2] is an American billionaire businessman. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of GeoSouthern Energy, a petroleum and natural gas exploration company. He is ranked #324 on the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans and is ranked #814 on the list of the world's billionaires with a net worth of US$2.5 billion.[1]

Early life and education

Bishop was born in 1937.[1]

Career

Bishop founded GeoSouthern Energy, an oil company. He serves as its Chief Executive Officer.

Bishop is also the owner of the Eagleford Restaurant in Cuero, Texas, where he has a ranch, and is an owner of the River Ridge Golf Club to the west of Houston.[3]

Personal life

Bishop is married and resides in The Woodlands, Texas.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Forbes George Bishop". Forbes.
  2. 1 2 Hartnell, Neil (August 19, 2014). "Texas Oil Billionaire Closes Chub Cay Deal". The Tribune.
  3. Helman, Christopher (November 20, 2013). "A New Billionaire Emerges From Devon Energy's $6 Billion Deal For GeoSouthern". Forbes.


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