Christian entrepreneur - Lonnie “Bo” Pilgrim
In fifth position is Lonnie “Bo” Pilgrim, an entrepreneur who took a feed store he started with his brother in 1946 and turned it into an operation that in the past year has taken in over $2.6 billion in revenue. Specializing in chicken and related products, Pilgrim’s Pride is the second largest poultry provider in America. By focusing on nutrition, efficiency, and bringing value to the customer, Pilgrim’s faith has driven him to spend a lifetime building up a company that anyone would be proud to own.