Jim Haslam
Jim Haslam | |
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Haslam in 2014 | |
| Born | James Arthur Haslam II December 13, 1930 |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Cynthia Allen
(m. 1953; died 1974)Natalie Leach (m. 1976) |
| Children | Jimmy Haslam Bill Haslam Ann Haslam (Bailey) |
James Arthur Haslam II (born December 13, 1930) is an American businessman, best known as the founder of Pilot Company, which operates a chain of convenience stores and travel centers throughout the United States and Canada, and is one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Haslam is also a donor for the University of Tennessee, having provided tens of millions of dollars to the school over several decades. Haslam's son Jimmy is the current owner of the National Football League's Cleveland Browns and Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew, and his other son Bill is a former Governor of Tennessee.