John Brown Net Worth

Mr. Brown took leadership of the company, and served as President and CEO for thirty-two years. He helped grow the company considerably, and established many of its subsidiary manufacturing arms. In 1979, he took the company public. He stepped down as President in 2003, and then pulled back further to serve as Chairman of the Board in 2005. He became Chairman Emeritus in 2009, and continues to function in this capacity. Under his leadership the company saw a jump in revenue from the low millions into the billions.