Dorothy Chao Jenkins & family

$4B

as of 02/09/25

About Dorothy Chao Jenkins & family

Dorothy Chao Jenkins is estimated to own nearly 25% of Westlake Corporation, one of North America's largest producers of low-density polyethylene, used for food packaging and more.

Her father T.T. Chao moved the family from Taiwan to the U.S. and founded Westlake in 1986. Her brothers James and Albert are credited with helping launch the company.

James and Albert co-chair the company's board. They're each estimated to own nearly 25% of Westlake.

Dorothy is married to Charles H. Jenkins, Jr., the former chairman of his family's supermarket chain, Publix. She retired as a director of Westlake in 2023.

Four of her nieces and nephews sit on the company's board.

Personal stats

Citizenship

United States of America

Source of wealth

Chemicals, building products

Residence

Lakeland, Florida

Birth date

09/15/45 (age 79)

Self-made

inherited