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Jeffery Hildebrand

Jeffery Hildebrand

Jeffery Hildebrand (#214)

Global Rank #214
Country Rank #91
Country United States

Jeffery Hildebrand is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 14 B
  • Oil & gas
  • United States
  • M
  • 67 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #214
Country Rank #91
Net Worth $14.3B
Previous Worth $14.3B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Oil & gas
Age 67 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 07 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Houston, Texas
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Oil & gas

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 67
Source Of Wealth Oil & gas, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Houston, Texas
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, The University of Texas at Austin; Master of Science, The University of Texas at Austin
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $14.3B
Current Net Worth $14.3B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Jeffrey Hildebrand cofounded Hilcorp in 1990; he later bought out his partner for $500 million. In 2020 Hilcorp finalized the $5.6 billion acquisition of BP's assets in Alaska. He has built Hilcorp into America's biggest privately owned oil company (by production volumes). In 2015, Hildebrand gave each of his 1,400 employees a $100,000 bonus after they doubled the size of his company in five years.

Insights

Did You Know?

In Aspen, Colo. Hildebrand owns a 1,000-acre ranch that used to belong to singer John Denver.

Hildebrand funded a $32 million equestrian center at Texas A&M.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jeffery Hildebrand's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $14.3B (May 4, 2026)

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