FX.co ★ 5 most successful self-made ladies in US

1-st rank - Diane Hendricks

Diana Hendrix, a 76-year-old Wisconsin resident, tops the list. Since 2007, she has been the Chairman and sole owner of ABC Supply, which is considered one of the largest wholesale distributors of roofing, siding, and windows in the US. Diane Hendrix took over the business after the death of her husband. Under her leadership, the company fulfilled 2 of the biggest acquisitions in history. It purchased its competitors Broadcom and L&W Supply. In 2022, the company's revenue exceeded $18 billion. According to the latest estimates, Diane Hendrix’s wealth equals $15 billion.

2-nd rank – Judy Love

The second rank on the Forbes list goes to 85-year-old Oklahoma resident Judy Love. Today, the entrepreneur and her four children own Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, which Judy Love founded with her husband Tom back in the 1960s. The businesswoman currently owns more than 600 truck stops and convenience stores in 41 US states, and the company’s revenue is estimated at $26.5 billion. As for her net worth, it currently exceeds $10 billion.

3d rank - Judy Faulkner

Another Wisconsin resident included in the Forbes ranking of the most successful self-made women in America is 79-year-old Judy Faulkner. She is the founder and CEO of Epic Systems, which develops software for leading US healthcare institutions including Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Clinic. Currently, the market value of this enterprise is estimated at $4.6 billion. According to the latest data, Judy Faulkner's personal fortune is $7 billion.

4-th rank - Lynda Resnick

80-year-old California resident Linda Resnik ranks 4 on the list. Today, she and her husband Stewart earn billions of dollars growing fruits and nuts and making wines. The couple are co-founders and co-owners of The Wonderful Company, which owns several of the largest farming companies and wineries in the US. At present, Lynda Resnik's personal fortune is estimated at $5.3 billion.

5-th rank - Thai Lee

64-year-old Texas resident Thai Lee rounds out the top 5 most successful self-made women in America. Today, she is the CEO of SHI International, one of the largest IT providers in the US. The company currently supplies its products to 15,000 customers, including such giants as Boeing and AT&T Inc. The market value of SHI International is $14 billion. Thai Lee's net worth now measures $5 billion.