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Diane Hendricks Built a Billion-Dollar Empire | Madison News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Diane Hendricks, America’s richest self-made woman and Wisconsin’s wealthiest person, built a billion-dollar empire from humble beginnings as a waitress, co-founding ABC Supply in 1976 with her late husband. After his death in 1995, she steered the company to unprecedented growth, expanding it to 700+ locations and $21 billion in revenue by 2022. With stakes in multiple ventures—including a $2.3 billion Rock of Ages ownership—she’s poured over $100 million into her business empire. A major Republican donor and 2016 RNC keynote speaker, Hendricks proudly embodies the “real-life American” dream. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1e51789cf5b6a9b