Doug Meijer [SEP] father
Doug Meijer
Douglas Meijer (born 1955) is an American billionaire businessman, co-chairman of the US supermarket chain Meijer.
Early life.
Doug Meijer is the son of Frederik Meijer, and grandson of Hendrik Meijer, who founded the US supermarket chain Meijer in 1934. He has a degree from the University of Michigan.
Career.
According to Forbes, Hank and Doug Meijer have a joint net worth of $9.7 billion, as of January 2015.
Personal life.
He lives in
In 1962, he launched Meijer Thrifty Acres with his father and pioneered one-stop shopping. He inherited the company after the death of his father in 1964. In 1990, he handed over the company to his sons, Doug and Hank, although he remained the Chairman of the Board until his death.
As of September 2011, he was worth US$5 billion. He was the 60th richest person in the United States at the time of his death.
Personal life.
In 1946, he married