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Hospitality | Tourism 2023: JIM McGLOTHLIN

CHAIRMAN, THE UNITED CO., BRISTOL

//August 30, 2023//

Hospitality | Tourism 2023: JIM McGLOTHLIN

CHAIRMAN, THE UNITED CO., BRISTOL

//August 30, 2023//

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McGlothlin has always had an innate sense for a good business opportunity. He built a fortune from coal mines and then pivoted to as the coal business began to recede.

A William & Mary alumnus, McGlothlin has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a law degree. He started out as a lawyer in Grundy, practicing with two cousins before co-founding United Coal Co. in 1970, going on to acquire dozens of smaller coal companies and mines in Appalachia. United Coal grew into a billion-dollar business by the time it was sold in 2009 to a Ukrainian billionaire’s company.

McGlothlin continued as chairman, CEO and sole owner of his remaining business entity, The United Co., which diversified into a hospitality and wealth management company, with activities including real estate development and coal, oil and gas exploration services and holdings including golf courses, RV parks and a stake in the Hotel & .

Virginia Business’ 2022 Person of the Year, McGlothlin successfully led the effort to legalize in Virginia. He stepped down as United’s CEO in 2022, remaining chairman, and is a significant art collector and philanthropist.

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