Ever wondered who the richest people are in Ohio and why they’re so rich? From named brand clothing companies you’re probably familiar with to processed cheese, these families are well-versed in how to make a profit. The following are eight of the richest people and families in Ohio and what they do.
- The E.W. Scripps Family
Byron Cole/Flickr As of January 2023, the E.W. Scripps family’s net worth was $1.1 billion. The E.W. Scripps Company is headquartered inside the E.W. Scripps Center (pictured) in Cincinnati.
- Leslie Wexner
Mike Mozart/Flickr Chairman and CEO of L Brands (formerly known as Limited Brands,) Wexner has a net worth of $8.9 billion, according to Bloomberg. Wexner is the founder of L Brands, the former co-owner of around 2,700 women’s apparel and beauty stores. The Columbus, Ohio-based changed its name to Bath & Body Works in 2021 when it spun-off its Victoria’s Secret chain. Bath & Body Works reported revenue of $11.1 billion in the year to Jan. 29, 2022.
- The Gund Family
Steve Rhodes/Flickr George Gund Jr. (pictured) of Cleveland serves as the CEO of the Gund Investment Corporation. Recent reports have the Gund Family’s net worth at an estimated $3.5 billion.
- Jay Schottenstein/ The Schottenstein Family
Mike Mozart/Flickr Jay Schottenstein of Columbus previously served as the chairman of American Eagle Outfitters Incorporated. Today, he serves as the head of the Schottenstein Stores Corporation and chairman of DSW Shoes. The family’s net worth is estimated at around $2.8 billion.
- The Epprechts Family
Anne Swoboda/Flickr Hans Epprecht is a Swiss-American entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $2.1 billion. Hans Epprecht came to the US in 1948, served in the Army during the Korean war, and returned to Ohio to work, then to start his own company. Today, the family resides in Hiram, and owns Great Lakes Cheese, a company that manufactures and distributes processed and natural cheeses to retailers and food services all across the country.
- The Lindners
elycefeliz/Flickr Owner of the popular convenience store chain United Dairy Famers, Carl Lindner Jr. of Cincinnati and his family have an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion as of July 2014.
- The Farmer Family
Mike Mozart/Flickr The CEO of the Cincinnati-based company Cintas Corporation, Scott Farmer, and his family have a net worth of $2 billion, according to reports.
- The Lewis Family
frankieleon/Flickr Former CEO of Progressive Auto Insurance, Peter Lewis, died in 2013 but left his $1.4 billion net worth (as of July 2015) to his family in Mayfield Village.
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Byron Cole/Flickr
As of January 2023, the E.W. Scripps family’s net worth was $1.1 billion. The E.W. Scripps Company is headquartered inside the E.W. Scripps Center (pictured) in Cincinnati.
Mike Mozart/Flickr
Chairman and CEO of L Brands (formerly known as Limited Brands,) Wexner has a net worth of $8.9 billion, according to Bloomberg. Wexner is the founder of L Brands, the former co-owner of around 2,700 women’s apparel and beauty stores. The Columbus, Ohio-based changed its name to Bath & Body Works in 2021 when it spun-off its Victoria’s Secret chain. Bath & Body Works reported revenue of $11.1 billion in the year to Jan. 29, 2022.
Steve Rhodes/Flickr
George Gund Jr. (pictured) of Cleveland serves as the CEO of the Gund Investment Corporation. Recent reports have the Gund Family’s net worth at an estimated $3.5 billion.
Jay Schottenstein of Columbus previously served as the chairman of American Eagle Outfitters Incorporated. Today, he serves as the head of the Schottenstein Stores Corporation and chairman of DSW Shoes. The family’s net worth is estimated at around $2.8 billion.
Anne Swoboda/Flickr
Hans Epprecht is a Swiss-American entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $2.1 billion. Hans Epprecht came to the US in 1948, served in the Army during the Korean war, and returned to Ohio to work, then to start his own company. Today, the family resides in Hiram, and owns Great Lakes Cheese, a company that manufactures and distributes processed and natural cheeses to retailers and food services all across the country.
elycefeliz/Flickr
Owner of the popular convenience store chain United Dairy Famers, Carl Lindner Jr. of Cincinnati and his family have an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion as of July 2014.
The CEO of the Cincinnati-based company Cintas Corporation, Scott Farmer, and his family have a net worth of $2 billion, according to reports.
frankieleon/Flickr
Former CEO of Progressive Auto Insurance, Peter Lewis, died in 2013 but left his $1.4 billion net worth (as of July 2015) to his family in Mayfield Village.
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Richest people in Ohio January 04, 2023 Sarah M. What are some famous people from Ohio? In addition to those listed above as the richest people from Ohio (who are all quite famous, too!), here are some other famous people from the Buckeye State:
Steven Spielberg Halle Berry Thomas Edison Maya Lin Drew Carey Sarah Jessica Parker Justin Chambers Katie Holmes Josh Radnor
In terms of most famous people from Ohio, it’s hard to top Neil Armstrong. It’s pretty mind-blowing to say that Ohioans were technically the first people to ever step foot on the moon. When it comes to notable individuals making their mark in America – and the world – Ohioans undeniably hold their own. Today, you can visit Wapakoneta, the small town near Dayton where Armstrong was born in 1930!
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Richest people in Ohio
January 04, 2023
Sarah M.
What are some famous people from Ohio? In addition to those listed above as the richest people from Ohio (who are all quite famous, too!), here are some other famous people from the Buckeye State:
Steven Spielberg Halle Berry Thomas Edison Maya Lin Drew Carey Sarah Jessica Parker Justin Chambers Katie Holmes Josh Radnor
In terms of most famous people from Ohio, it’s hard to top Neil Armstrong. It’s pretty mind-blowing to say that Ohioans were technically the first people to ever step foot on the moon. When it comes to notable individuals making their mark in America – and the world – Ohioans undeniably hold their own. Today, you can visit Wapakoneta, the small town near Dayton where Armstrong was born in 1930!
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In addition to those listed above as the richest people from Ohio (who are all quite famous, too!), here are some other famous people from the Buckeye State:
- Steven Spielberg
- Halle Berry
- Thomas Edison
- Maya Lin
- Drew Carey
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Justin Chambers
- Katie Holmes
- Josh Radnor
In terms of most famous people from Ohio, it’s hard to top Neil Armstrong. It’s pretty mind-blowing to say that Ohioans were technically the first people to ever step foot on the moon. When it comes to notable individuals making their mark in America – and the world – Ohioans undeniably hold their own. Today, you can visit Wapakoneta, the small town near Dayton where Armstrong was born in 1930!
