this guy probably got more $$$ than Dell
yeah this man got stupid paper. married to a Miss Virginia model who was in a rich family,
TechSideline.com
NICEWONDER FAMILY
Bristol. The former owners of Nicewonder Coal Group in Bristol have focused on real estate and philanthropy since selling their company to Alpha Natural Resources in 2005. Brothers J.D. and Don are charter members of the Ut Prosium Society, a group of Virginia Tech donors who have contributed $100,000 or more to the school. They also have supported the University of Virginia’s Wise campus. In 2008, J.D. and his wife, Lorraine, were members of the campus’ Washington Society, for donors who contributed between $5,000 and $10,000. Don and his wife, Etta, were members of the Darden Society for donors giving $25,000 and above. In 2008 alone, Nicewonder family members contributed more than $160,000 to John McCain’s presidential campaign.
Net worth: $250 million+
STEVE and KIM JOHNSON
Bristol and Wellington, Fla. Johnson, 43, heads Johnson Commercial Development, one of the largest commercial development firms in Southwest Virginia. An avid competitor, Johnson recently started his fifth season in the Rolex Series sanctioned by Grand Am, which is owned by NASCAR. One of the drivers of the No. 88 Porsche, Johnson helped teammates finish seventh in class for Farnbacher Loles Racing in the Rolex 24, a 24-hour endurance test, at Daytona, Fla., this January. “I’m just really proud of this finish,” he says. Johnson has been in the top-10 four times in eight starts. A former professional athlete, he played football for the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots.
Net worth: $70 million