Which Oregonians made Forbes' list of billionaires
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Nike's Phil Knight remains the richest Oregonian, with a net worth far surpassing the state's two other billionaires, according to the annual Forbes list of the world's wealthiest people.
The big picture: Knight's $35.4 billion net worth has taken a major hit in the last few years, down from a high of nearly $50 billion in 2021.
- Even though he's no longer an executive at the company he cofounded, he and his family remain major shareholders with much of their wealth tied to Nike's stock price.
- The retail giant has seen revenue sharply decrease in part due to its pivot to direct-to-consumer sales and the rise of competitors like Hoka and On.
- Yes, but: His philanthropic foundation is the largest in the state and aims to reinvest in Portland's historically Black Albina neighborhood.
The intrigue: Dutch Bros co-founder Travis Boersma moved up on Forbes' billionaires list in 2025 to become Oregon's second wealthiest person — a spot once held by Columbia Sportswear's Tim Boyle.
- Boersma reached billionaire status when he took Dutch Bros public in 2021. His net worth is $4 billion.
- With efforts to expand the franchise nationally, Dutch Bros projects sales will climb to $1.5 billion this year.
Zoom in: Boyle is Oregon's third richest person with a net worth of $2.3 billion. He's the acting CEO and chairman of Columbia, which also took a beating in the last year due to declining sales and tariff announcements.
- Boyle holds 40% of the shares in the outdoor retailer his late grandfather founded after fleeing Nazi Germany for Portland.
Plus: He recently joined the group of investors behind the Portland Thorns.