Jim Walton Timeline
Jim Walton joined Walmart in 1971, sat on its board from 2005 to 2016 and was 12th richest in 2026 12.
Full nameJames Carr Walton
NationalityUnited States
Known forWalmart heir, chairman of Arvest Bank
1948: born in Newport, Arkansas
Jim Walton is born to Sam and Helen Walton 2.
- 1948 · BORNBorn in Newport, Arkansas, the youngest child of Sam and Helen Walton
- 1971 · EDUCATIONGraduates from the University of Arkansas and joins Walmart on real estate transactions
- 2005 · ROLEReplaces his late brother John on Walmart's board
- 2016 · ROLELeaves Walmart's board after more than a decade
- 2026 · MILESTONERanked 12th in the world with $145.4 billion
1971: graduates and joins Walmart
He graduates from the University of Arkansas and joins Walmart to work on real estate transactions 2.
2005: Walmart board
On 28 September he replaces his late brother John on Walmart's board 1.
2016: leaves the board
He ends more than a decade as a Walmart director 3.
2026: top 15
Forbes ranks him 12th in the world with $145.4 billion on 12 November 4.
Frequently asked questions
In 1971.
On 28 September 2005, replacing his late brother John.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Wikipedia, Jim Walton, 1 Jan 1970, Board seat
2 Bloomberg, Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Jim Walton, 1 Jan 1970, 1971 dates
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