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Jim Davis

United States 66 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
Staffing & recruiting
Industry
Service
Residence
Cockeysville, Maryland
Education
Villanova University (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
Marital Status
Married
Children
2

Biography

Jim Davis cofounded Allegis Group, the largest staffing firm in the U.S.

Davis launched Allegis (then called Aerotek) in 1983 with his cousin Steve Bisciotti, who is also a billionaire.

Allegis now has offices on four continents and boasts an annual revenue of more than $14 billion.

Through Redwood Capital, the cousins also invest in everything from retirement communities to propane distribution.

About

Davis is a minority owner of the MLB's St. Louis Cardinals.

Davis and Bisciotti started Allegis in a basement office.