DENVER — Who is a part of the new Broncos’ ownership group? A look at the four key individuals:
Rob Walton
The 77-year old Walton is the son of Walmart founder Sam Walton and his wife, Helen. … Attended The College of Wooster (Ohio), but graduated from Arkansas in 1966 (business administration) and Columbia Law School in 1969. … Upon graduation, started law career at Conner & Winters in Tulsa, Okla., the firm that represented Walmart. … Joined Walmart as senior vice president in 1978 and was appointed vice chairman four years later. … Two days after his father’s death in April 1992, was named chairman of the board of directors, a role he held until June 2015, when he stepped down and was replaced by son-in-law Greg Penner. … As of earlier this year, Rob Walton’s net worth, according to Forbes, was $62 billion (18th in the world).
