John Morris (businessman)
| John Morris | |
|---|---|
 Morris in 2013 | |
| Born | 1948 (age 69–70) |
| Residence | Springfield, Missouri, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Drury University |
| Occupation | Founder, majority owner, and CEO, Bass Pro Shops |
| Net worth | $5 billion (July 2018)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Married |
| Children | 4 |
John Morris (born 1948)[1] is an American businessman, founder, majority owner, and 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 one of his father's Brown Derby liquor stores in Springfield, Missouri.[2][3] According to Forbes, Morris has a net worth of $5 billion, as of July 2018.[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 "Forbes profile: John Morris". Forbes. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ 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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