Birth Day | April 27, 1951 |
Birth Place | United States |
Jim Justice age | 72 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net Worth: | $1.68 Billion |
Jim Justice's net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $1.68 billion by 2024. As one of the notable CEOs in the United States, Justice has made a name for himself both in business and politics. He is recognized for his successes and contributions, particularly in the coal and agriculture industries. With his wealth and influence, Justice is well-positioned to make a significant impact on the American economy and society in the coming years.
In the mid-70s, he began working for his father's coal mining company, Bluestone Industries, and then split off to found his own grain farming company called, Bluestone Farms. He became CEO of Bluestone in the early 80s after his father passed away, and began to expand the company. He purchased additional coalmines in multiple states, including Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. Bluestone, now known as the Justice Companies, also oversees farmland in multiple southern states. In 2009, he sold all of the West Virginia coal mining operations to the Russian company, Mechel OAO for nearly $450 million in cash, and over 83 million shares in the Russian firm. When not overseeing his company, he coaches both the girl's and boy's local high school basketball teams.