Martha Ingram & family

Martha Ingram & family

Martha Ingram & family (#625)

  • $ 7 B
  • Book distribution, transportation
  • United States
  • F
  • 90 Years

About Me

Martha Ingram and her family own book distribution and marine firm Ingram Industries. Ingram took over the business after her husband Bronson Ingram died in 1995. She spun off the computer distribution business into publicly-traded Ingram Micro in 1996; it was acquired by Chinese company HNA in 2016. Martha stepped down as chairman in 2008. Her sons Orrin and John took over as CEO and chairman, respectively. Ingram Marine operates 5,000 barges and approximately 150 towboats on America's inland waterways.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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  • #720   Billionaires (2026)
  • #261   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $6.6B (May 4, 2026)