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Dorothy Chao Jenkins & family

Dorothy Chao Jenkins & family

Dorothy Chao Jenkins & family (#1434)

Global Rank #1434
Country Rank #529
Country United States

Dorothy Chao Jenkins & family is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Chemicals, building products
  • United States
  • F
  • 81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,434
Country Rank #529
Net Worth $2.9B
Previous Worth $2.9B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Chemicals, building products
Age 81 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 13 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Lakeland, Florida
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Chemicals, building products

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Personal Stats

Age 80
Source Of Wealth Chemicals, building products
Self Made Score 2
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Lakeland, Florida
Citizenship United States
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.9B
Current Net Worth $2.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Dorothy Chao Jenkins is estimated to own nearly 25% of Westlake Corporation, one of North America's largest producers of low-density polyethylene, used for food packaging and more. Her father T.T. Chao moved the family from Taiwan to the U.S. and founded Westlake in 1986. Her brothers James and Albert are credited with helping launch the company. James and Albert co-chair the company's board. They're each estimated to own nearly 25% of Westlake. Dorothy is married to Charles H. Jenkins, Jr., the former chairman of his family's supermarket chain, Publix. She retired as a director of Westlake in 2023. Four of her nieces and nephews sit on the company's board.

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Current Net Worth: $2.9B (May 4, 2026)

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