| Net Worth: | $3.9 Billion |
| Date of Birth: | 1954 |
| Gender: | Male |
J. Christopher Reyes net worth: J. Christopher Reyes’ net worth is $3.9 billion dollars which makes him one of the richest people in Illinois. J. Christopher Reyes graduated from the University of Maryland. He and his brother, Jude, purchased a beer manufacturer based in South Carolina in the mid-70s, for $74,000. Next, they bought up Chicago Beer Systems. Fast-forward to 2012, and their company, Reyes Holdings, is now the largest beer distributor in the US. They have since expanded into other distribution markets, including buying up Martin-Brower, the distribution company in charge of McDonald’s distribution in the United States. The company has since expanded McDonald’s distribution to Canada, Latin America, and Ireland. They also purchased Reinhardt Foodservice, another successful food distribution company. Mr. Reyes sits on the boards of a number of other companies, including Dean Foods, the Wintrust Financial Corporation, Allstate, and Lake Forest Bank and Trust. Christopher and Jude serve as co-chairmen of Reyes Holdings, and their brother, David, manages the various beer distribution companies.