Hess CEO John Hess, son of Founder Leon Hess
Fortune 500 rank: 74
Hess Corporation continues to thrive, and it isn't from those Hess trucks -- you know, the ones they advertise at Christmas that aren't only beloved by children (just search eBay).
John Hess, the current CEO, is the son of former CEO and company founder Leon Hess, who owned the New York Jets until Woody Johnson bought the team in 2000 after Leon's death.
The gas supplier continues to remain an iconic oil outlet in America.
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Last updated May 05 2011: 2:49 PM ET