Rob Walton Biography
Rob Walton, eldest son of Sam Walton, trained as a lawyer, joined Walmart in 1978 and chaired it from 1992 to 2015 12. He led the Denver Broncos purchase in 2022 1.
Full nameSamuel Robson Walton
Born27 Oct 1944, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Age82
NationalityUnited States
EducationUniversity of Arkansas
Known forWalmart, Denver Broncos
ResidenceBentonville, Arkansas, United States
Rob Walton's early life
Samuel Robson Walton was born on 27 October 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas, where his father opened a variety store 2.
Education
He graduated from the University of Arkansas and earned a law degree from Columbia University 1.
Walmart
He practised law in Tulsa, then joined Walmart in 1978. He became chairman after his father died in 1992 and held the role until 2015 12.
After Walmart
He left the board in 2024. In 2022 he led the group that bought the Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion 1.
Frequently asked questions
At the University of Arkansas and Columbia Law School.
From 1992 to 2015.
Sources✓ Verified 4 Nov 2026
1 Forbes, Rob Walton & family profile (real-time net worth), 28 Oct 2026
2 Wikipedia, Rob Walton, accessed 4 Nov 2026
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