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Living Legends 2024: JIM McGLOTHLIN
CHAIRMAN, THE UNITED CO., BRISTOL
Monday, August 29, 2022. Photo Credit : Earl Neikirk/Neikirk Image
Monday, August 29, 2022. Photo Credit : Earl Neikirk/Neikirk Image
Living Legends 2024: JIM McGLOTHLIN
CHAIRMAN, THE UNITED CO., BRISTOL
Virginia Business //August 29, 2024//
McGlothlin’s story begins in Grundy, where he practiced law as a partner at the firm of Street, Street & McGlothlin until 1970. That year, he became founding partner of United Coal Co., which became a billion-dollar business by the time it was sold in 2009 to a Ukrainian billionaire’s company.
The William & Mary alumnus then continued as chairman, CEO and sole owner of his remaining business entity, The United Co. It diversified into a hospitality and wealth management company with activities that include real estate development and coal; oil and gas exploration services; and holdings, including golf courses, RV parks, and a stake in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, along with former Grundy classmate Clyde Stacy. McGlothlin stepped down as CEO in 2022, but has remained chairman of the company.
McGlothlin has served on the boards of Mountain Mission School (a school for girls and boys in Grundy), the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the PGA Tour. He earned trustee designation for those who have donated to The First Tee.
McGlothlin, also a significant art collector, was Virginia Business’ 2022 Person of the Year.
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