Rex Wayne Tillerson who is better known as Rex Tillerson is an American born businessman and engineer. His claim to fame is the fact that he is the Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation. According to statistics, based on the annual revenue, this company is the sixth largest company in the world. Currently he has been in the news for the fact that he has been nominated by the US President Donald Trump, to run for the post of US State Secretary. The world is waiting with baited breath to see if he would make it to this high position the outcome for which will soon be announced by the President. Tillerson is a known Republican supporter and was presented with the honorary degree of Distinguished Engineering Graduate in 2006 by UT, Austin.
Rex Tillerson Parents – Bobby Joe Tillerson and Patty Sue nee Patton
It is said that the birth of Rex should be credited to the Boy Scouts. Rex Tillerson’s father, Bobby Joe Tillerson was extremely passionate about Boy Scouts. When he was in his teens and working at the camp, he had a chance meeting with Patty Sue who paid a visit to the scout camp. The pair hit it off instantly and finally married each other. Rex Tillerson was born to the couple on March 23rd 1952. At the time, Bobby and Patty were living in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Tillerson went on to complete his degree in Civil Engineering from Texas University in Austin.
Rex Tillerson Spouse – Renda St. Claire
Rex Tillerson married Renda St. Claire in the year 1986. At the time of his wedding, he was 34 years of age. The couple has four children and they live in Irving, Texas. They live in a luxurious villa which is supposed to be worth $15 million.
Rex Tillerson Children – 4 Children
Rex Tillerson and his wife Renda St. Claire have four children. However, little is known about his three elder kids. His youngest born is a son named Tyler Tillerson.
Tyler Tillerson
The youngest son of Rex Tillerson and his wife Renda, Tyler Tillerson is known to have served as the Senior District Executive in the Boy Scouts of America for about three years. He went on to pursue his studies in Human Resources Management. Presently he is studying at the University of Texas, Arlington and pursuing an MS in Human Resources Management. He will be graduating from the university in the next spring and hopes to make it big in the HR arena. As of now, he is also working at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History as an HR intern.
Rex Tillerson – Net Worth
In the year 2015, Rex Wayne Tillerson was earning a salary of $27.3 million. However, due to a decline in the profits of the Exxon, his salary has reduced to $24.3 million in 2016. Presently his net worth is estimated at $151 million.