| Net Worth: | $2.4 Billion |
.4 billion as of 2024. He is well-known for his expertise in the energy sector, particularly in the oil refining industry. Lampton founded Ergon, a global producer and marketer of specialty chemicals and petroleum products, which contributed significantly to his immense wealth. Through his visionary leadership, strategic investments, and dedication to innovation, Lampton has not only built a successful business empire but has also made significant contributions to job creation and economic growth. His resilience and determination have garnered him immense respect within the business community, solidifying his position as one of America's most influential and affluent entrepreneurs.
He has since grown the company to include refineries in multiple states, including Arkansas and West Virginia. Ergon also diversified, and now manufactures electronics for communication, such as computer boards, security equipment, and products for maintenance. Some of the subsidiary companies include Crafco, Inc., which is devoted to pavement maintenance and repair; Lampton-Love, Inc., which distributes liquid petroleum gas all over the US; and Diversified Technology, Inc., which is focused on computer systems. Additionally, he owns over 500 wells in the Deep South, primarily in Louisiana and Texas, and an ethanol factory in Mississippi. In 2008, he was involved with a treasury department investigation regarding how a Mississippi State Supreme Court Justice's tax records were leaked.
