Gary Tharaldson

Gary Tharaldson

Gary Tharaldson (#3030)

Global Rank #3030
Country Rank #914
Country United States

From my youth I always wanted to create something on a big scale. I wasn't sure what that would be, but I knew whatever it was, it was going to be big.

  • $ 1 B
  • Hotels
  • United States
  • M
  • 80 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #3,030
Country Rank #914
Net Worth $1.2B
Previous Worth $1.2B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Hotels
Age 80 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Fargo, North Dakota
Citizenship United States
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 80
Source Of Wealth Hotels, Self Made
Residence Fargo, North Dakota
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 6
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.2B
Current Net Worth $1.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Gary Tharaldson purchased his first Super 8 motel in 1982 in Valley City, North Dakota. He has since built, owned and operated over 480 hotels, opening one new hotel per month on average over 40 years. In 2006, he sold 130 hotels to Goldman Sachs for about $1.2 billion, which he reinvested into land and commercial and residential developments. In 2008, he launched an ethanol facility near Fargo, North Dakota, which produces over 175 million gallons per year.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Gary Tharaldson.

#3017
Billionaires (2026)
Ranked
The Richest Person In Every State (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

Tharaldson once worked as a physical education teacher and insurance salesman.

Tharaldson is the richest person in North Dakota.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Gary Tharaldson's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $1.2B (May 4, 2026)

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