Founder, CEO & President of Market America, JR Ridinger, dies at 63

JR Ridinger was the founder, President, and CEO of Internet retail giant Market America, CEO of price comparison leader Shop.com, and the creator of the UnFranchise® Business Development System.

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What caused the death of Market America CEO JR Ridinger?

Everyone has been stunned by the news of JR Ridinger’s sudden demise. He passed away at 63 years old. We do not, however, know how or where he died because a family member has not divulged any details about his passing. The company he founded, Market America, was best known for having been founded in 1992 by James Howard Ridinger, a former Amway salesperson, and his wife Loren Ridinger.

Through partnerships with outside businesses that advertise and offer these products on the company’s website, the company has marketed goods like vehicle care, electronics, clothes, water filtration systems, flowers, coffee, and dental hygiene over the years. However, two distributors claimed the business had broken the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in a 2017 federal complaint.

JR Ridinger Age, Family, and Early Life

Jr Ridinger was born on March 17, 1959, in New Jersey, United States. He was 63 years old at the time of his death. However, little information regarding his personal life has surfaced over the internet, we do not have any specific information regarding his father or mother, or any of his siblings.

jr ridinger family

Similarly, His personal life has not been widely documented online at this time, making it difficult to find specific information about his family background. We are therefore unable to provide you with any current information about his early life. Thus, Once we learn more about him, we will update whatever is relevant to him.

JR Ridinger Career, What was his Profession?

He and his wife Lorean Ridinger launched Market America, which he is the founder of. His business sells items including cleaning goods for the home, jewelry, cosmetics, personal care items, automotive care, dietary supplements, bespoke websites, water purifiers, and weight loss aids. This company made headlines in 2017 when a lawsuit claimed it was an unlicensed pyramid scheme.

The company was taken private in 2001 after Ridinger acquired all outstanding shares. The business, including its Isotonix range of products, has applied for and been granted numerous trademarks for its goods and services. All of its products, according to Market America, are produced by other companies and are only marketed by Market America. Distributors of Market America can make money through product sales commissions.

Which school and college did he go to?

He is an educated man but due to the lack of public information available about him, we do not know his educational background. In the event that we receive more precise information about his educational background, we will update this section

JR Ridinger Net Worth, How much does he earn?

He had a net worth of $300 million as he was a successful businessman.

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JR Ridinger Wife, What about his relationship?

He was a married man and he was married to his wife Lorean Ridinger with whom he shares two children.

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Was he available on any social media platforms?

He was available on Facebook and Instagram with 4.9K+ and 46.3K+ followers respectively.

Physical Appearance of JR Ridinger’s Height, Weight

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Hair ColourSalt and pepper
Eye ColourHazel
Body typeFit
Sexual OrientationStraight

Interesting facts about JR Ridinger’s should be known

NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
Zodiac SignN / A
Net Worth$ 300 million
Single/ In a relationship/Married/DivorcedMarried
Current SpouseLorean Ridinger  
Children2

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