Ron Burkle: La Jolla, California
Burkle is a Los Angeles based billionaire with roots in the supermarket industry and personal wealth exceeding $3.5 billion. He founded The Yucaipa Companies, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, in 1986. He was once a bag boy and is now recognized as one of the preeminent investors in the retail, manufacturing, and distribution industries.
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