Jim Clayton (businessman)
James L. Clayton Sr. (born March 2, 1934) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He founded Clayton Homes in 1966 and built it into the United States' largest producer and seller of manufactured housing, a formerly publicly traded company that was sold to Berkshire Hathaway in 2003 for $1.7 billion.
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Born | March 2, 1934 Finger, Tennessee, United States |
Nationality | American |
Education | BSEE, JD |
Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
Known for | Founder of Clayton Homes |
Spouse | Michell Beth Clayton |
Children | Kevin T. Clayton, Amy Stevens, Jimmy Clayton, Karen Davis |
Relatives | Joe Clayton (brother - deceased) |
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