Howard Jenkins
American businessman
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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]
Born1952 or 1953 (age 72–73)[1]
EducationEmory University
Knownforformer chairman and CEO, Publix Super Markets
SpousePatricia Jenkins
Howard Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 or 1953 (age 72–73)[1] |
| Education | Emory University |
| Known for | former chairman and CEO, Publix Super Markets |
| Spouse | Patricia Jenkins |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | George W. Jenkins |
| Relatives | Carol Jenkins Barnett (sister) |
Early life
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
Personal life
Philanthropy
Howard and Patricia Jenkins donated $10 million to the University of Tampa, which both their children attended, and a residence hall was named in their honor.[6][7]
