A lot of money has moved to Wyoming.

These people love Western Wyoming, especially Jackson.

So out of all the rich people in Wyoming, who's the richest?

I bet a few names you know come to mind.

But you might not know the name of the person who holds the title of "RICHEST IN WYOMING!"

John Mars is the richest person in Wyoming.

He has a net worth of $38.5 billion.

Take a moment and try to imagine how he made his money.

Oil? Gas? Internet?

Nope, nope, and NOPE!

CANDY!

Note the name- MARS!

AS IN MARS BAR!

Mars's wealth comes from the candy and pet food companies he founded, including Pedigree and Whiskas.

His grandfather started the candy company in 1911, and when his father died in 1999.

Mars and his two brothers each inherited about one-third of the fortune.

Like other billionaires, Mars chose Wyoming because of its beauty, and...

Wyoming does not have an income tax or wealth tax, and residents earn most of their wealth from investments.

John Franklyn Mars (born October 15, 1935) is an American businessman and heir. He is the chairman of Mars, Inc. As of November 2023, Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimated his net worth at US$46.4 billion, ranking him the 24th-richest person in the world (tied with his sister Jacqueline). (WIKIPEDIA).

 

He married Adrienne Bevis in June 1958. They have three children: Linda Anne Mars born May 23, 1960 (age 64), Frank Edward Mars born March 13, 1963 (age 61), and Michael John Mars born November 22, 1967 (age 56).

He formerly lived in Fairfax County, Virginia but now resides in Jackson, Wyoming.

You can also find Mars on the 2010 to 2014 Forbes rankings of personal wealth.

In March 2015 Queen Elizabeth II awarded him an honorary knighthood at Windsor Castle.

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