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#1: Jim Justice II – West Virginia
Jim Justice II stands as a billionaire, albeit the ‘poorest’ on this list, thanks to his ownership of Greenbrier, West Virginia’s historic resort. His massive wealth isn’t from his gubernatorial duties but from this iconic property.

Greenbrier lays the foundation of his fortune, built upon a lucrative inheritance from his father’s coal business, which was eventually sold to Mechel in the early 2000s, showcasing a blend of inheritance and enterprise in his financial story.