James LeVoy Sorenson

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James LeVoy Sorenson
Born(1921-07-30)July 30, 1921
Rexburg, Idaho, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 2008(2008-01-20) (aged 86)
Holladay, Utah, U.S.
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseBeverley Taylor Sorenson
Children8

James LeVoy Sorenson (July 30, 1921 – January 20, 2008) was an American businessman, the founder of Sorenson Companies, a parent company of 32 corporations.[1] A noted philanthropist, he was the richest man in Utah with an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion at the time of his death.[2] He donated his entire personal fortune to charity.[3]

  1. ^ Miller, Matthew (March 1, 2004). "Shrewd, Very Shrewd". Forbes Magazine.
  2. ^ "Forbes.com - Magazine Article". www.forbes.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  3. ^ Rindone, Marisa. "Billionaire Sorenson Gave It All Away". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-08-18.