Forbes Ranking: #185, Sperling, John G
self made
Source: Service, Apollo Group
Net Worth: $1,100 mil
Hometown: Phoenix , AZ
Marital Status: divorced , 1 child , 2 divorces
Founded for-profit University of Phoenix for working adults in 1973, took public in 1994. Now schools 148,100 students at 63 campuses, 109 learning centers. John: former union organizer, San Jose State humanities professor; supports genetic cloning, antiaging research, legalization of marijuana. His son, Peter, serves as vice president.
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