Who is Tom Golisano?
Tom Golisano is that man who can sell sand in the desert and still make money. Born November 15, 1943, in Rochester, New York, Tom started his life journey with a barber as his father and a homemaker for his mother. Payroll processing had no place in the family business. It was probably for this reason that Tom left to change the face of payroll with a loan of $3,000 and a credit card. After all, this wasn’t a scene from a heist movie but a business; it was the start of Paychex. And the rest, as they say, is history—history rich!
Tom Golisano Career
Tom Golisano’s career course is one of the prime examples of a success story written by a very motivated intern. He founded Paychex in 1971 with a startup budget that makes you go, “This guy must be onto something.” Tom was president and CEO of Paychex until October 2004, when he decided he liked being chairman even more. Maybe the chair had better cushioning, who knows?
However, Golisano didn’t stop at the payroll business. He also bought Greenlight Networks in 2018 because revolutionizing payroll wasn’t enough for him. In 2022 he sold the controlling share of Greenlight Networks to Oak Hill, probably because his interest in fiber internet seemed too fiber-optic for him. And let’s not forget his time in sports is a former co-owner of the Buffalo Sabres and the Buffalo Bandits. Heck, he even attempted to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Buffalo Bills. Know what I mean, just a casual reminder that he can play Monopoly in real life.
Tom Golisano’s Net Worth
Alright, enough of the chit-chat: what is Tom Golisano’s net worth in 2024? Hold on to your calculators, everyone-tom Golisano’s net worth came in at an impressive $5.5 billion. Yes, a billion with a “B.” That is enough money to buy a few countries or at least a small archipelago where he could build a few more fiber networks, just for kicks.
But, on the other hand, Tom isn’t rolling in it. He’s also smart about the money he has. The man has donated over $1 billion to charities. No joke, he is one of those guys who make you feel like your philanthropy isn’t worthy when put beside his billion-dollar contributions. Some of these are heavy donations to places like the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester. He is the founder of the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation, aids people with disabilities because, after all, even billionaires have a soft spot for making the world a better place.
Tom Golisano Age
But now, do you wonder if Tom Golisano has an age that goes with the wealth? Well, yes and no: He was born on November 15, 1943. So currently, he’s 80 years young, and if you are asking how he stayed that vibrant, I’d say it involves a mix of golf and skiing and perhaps a secret potion – just kidding; I suppose it’s the joy of having $5.5 billion and having the freedom to do whatever one pleases.
Tom Golisano Family: Wife and Children
Just like his business ventures, Tom Golisano’s private life is colorful. Tom has been married three times. In the first marriage, he had two children with his wife, Mary Ellen Golisano: Thomas Jr. and Jennifer. In his second marriage, he had Christina with his wife, Susan Pategas. In his third marriage? Ah, the fabulous one. Tom Golisano is married to former tennis superstar Monica Seles. Yes, that’s Monica Seles. So, if you’re wondering whether the Golisano household ever has a dull moment, imagine discussing tennis scores over dinner with a side of billion-dollar business talk.
Tom Golisano Height and Weight
You must wonder whether Tom Golisano is proportionate to his net worth, with all that height and weight. He stands about 6 feet 4 inches tall. No wonder his bank account is as heft as his bank account. His real weight? Well, that’s a secret nobody knows but him, probably to make him just as mysterious as his business strategies are deep.
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