This Is How Much Money The Wealthiest Person In Each State Makes

Jonathan Nelson, Rhode Island

Nelson's $1.8 billion net worth is thanks to the private equity industry. He is the founder and CEO of Providence Equity Partners, which he started in 1989. He invests in more than 180 companies, from media to communications to education. His biggest names are Hulu and the Ironman Triathlon.

Anita Zucker, South Carolina

Zucker's $1.8 billion wealth is due to her standing CEO position of InterTech Group. It is a private chemical manufacturer founded by her husband Jerry Zucker, who died in 2008. They also own an aerospace engineering firm and lots of commercial real estate.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.