Chuck Bundrant
Charles Bundrant (born 1941/1942) is an American billionaire businessman, the co-founder, chairman and majority owner of Trident Seafoods.
Chuck Bundrant | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Bundrant 1941/1942 (age 78–79)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | North High School, Evansville, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | founder, chairman and majority owner of Trident Seafoods |
| Net worth | US$2.4 billion (October 2018)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Diane Bundrant |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
He graduated from North High School, Evansville, Indiana, in 1960.[2] He spent a short time at Middle Tennessee State University, before dropping out, and moving to Alaska.[2]
Career
Bundrant owns 51% of the privately-held Trident.[3]
Bundrant Stadium at the Evansville, Indiana North High School campus is named for him.[4]
Personal life
Bundrant is married to Diane Bundrant, they have three children, and live in Seattle.[1][2] His son, Joe Bundrant, has been CEO of Trident since 2013.[3] In 2006, Bundrant was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.[5]
References
- "Forbes Profile: Chuck Bundrant". Forbes. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- "The One That Got Away - Evansville Business Magazine". www.evansvilleliving.com. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- "The Man Who Got Americans to Eat Trash Fish Is Now a Billionaire". 19 July 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017 – via www.bloomberg.com.
- Rob Wile (23 July 2017). "Meet the Man Who Dropped Out of College to Go Fishing and Is Now a Billionaire". Time Money. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- "Deadliest Catch Captains Fundraise for a Cure". www.apdaparkinson.org. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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