Charles William Ergen net worth and salary: Charles William Ergen is a Entrepreneur who has a net worth of $9.35 billion. Charles William Ergen was born in in March 1, 1953. Co-founder and former president and CEO of EchoStar Communications Corporation and Dish Network. As chairman of the board, he maintained 88 percent of the companies' voting power.
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💰Charles William Ergen Net worth: $9.35 billion (Updated at 15 March 2019)

About

Co-founder and former president and CEO of EchoStar Communications Corporation and Dish Network. As chairman of the board, he maintained 88 percent of the companies' voting power.

Before Fame

He grew up as the second-youngest child in a family of seven, including parents William and Viola Ergen.

Trivia

He played basketball at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, earned an M.B.A. from Wake Forest University, and became a professional poker and 21 player.

Family Life

He started EchoStar with his wife, Cantey McAdam, and his friend Jim DeFranco by selling satellite's out of their truck. He had five children with Cantey.