Glen Taylor

Glen Taylor (#1339)

I like the garden and the farm stuff because I'm by myself, and it's the opposite of what I do all day long: sit in meetings, solve problems, listen to people, hear complaints and deal with bad things. That's my job.

$ 3 B
Printing
United States
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85 Years

About Me

Glen Taylor bought a wedding service business for $2 million in 1975 and turned it into Taylor Corp., a printing firm with over $2 billion in sales. Taylor, who worked at the wedding business throughout college, stepped down as CEO of Taylor Corp. in 2015; he remains chairman. A Minnesotan, Taylor owns stakes in the state's NBA team, the Timberwolves; WNBA team, the Lynx; and the United FC soccer team. In 2016, he sold 5% of his stake in both basketball teams to Lizhang Jiang, the NBA's first Chinese minority owner. Taylor also owns farmland in Minnesota and Iowa, as well as the Minneapolis Star Tribune, which he bought in 2014 for nearly $100 million.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Glen Taylor’s rise and global influence.

#1285 Billionaires (2026)
The Richest Person In Every State (2025)
#339 Forbes 400 (2020)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Glen Taylor’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $3.2B (May 4, 2026)