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Arthur Blank, a notable figure in the National Football League (NFL) and co-founder of Home Depot, is recognized for his business acumen and substantial wealth. Born on September 27, 1942, in New York City, Blank pursued an education at Babson College before embarking on a career that led him to Arthur Young and Company as a senior accountant. He later became Vice President of Finance at Daylin Corporation but was dismissed due to internal conflicts.
In 1978, Blank co-founded Home Depot with Bernard Marcus. The company adopted a warehouse model that revolutionized home improvement retailing and contributed significantly to their financial success. Blank's net worth now approaches $10 billion. In addition to his business ventures, he owns the Atlanta Falcons NFL team and Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer (MLS).
Blank's wealth enables him to own several private jets. Among them is the Bombardier Global 6000, registered as N611BF. Built in 2016 with serial number 9774, it is owned by AMB Group LLC, part of the Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB). In 2024 alone, this aircraft has completed 193 flights totaling nearly 350 flight hours. It frequently visits Fulton County Airport in Georgia, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana, and Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
