In the political world, Rex Tillerson is a well-known figure. He is both an engineer and an executive in the energy sector. Under President Donald Trump, Tillerson served as the 69th Secretary of State of the United States.

What is the Net Worth of Rex Tillerson?

Tillerson’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $300 million. In 2012, Tillerson received $40.5 million in pay, followed by $28.1 million in 2013, $33.1 million in 2014, and $27.2 million in 2015. Similarly, in late 2016, he owned $54 million in Exxon stock and had a right to $180 million in deferred shares over the next ten years. Rex also owns two Texas ranches where his wife, Renda, raises cutting horses.

Early Life and Education

Tillerson was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on March 23, 1952. Rex Wayne Tillerson is his full name. Bobby Joe Tillerson is his father’s name. He was the Boy Scouts of America’s executive director. Patton Sue Tillerson is most likely his mother’s name.

Rae Ann Hamilton, a physician, and Jo Lynn Peters, a high school teacher, are his sisters. Tillerson attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas, where he completed his education. In 1975, he enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. He earns a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.

Professional Life and Career

• 1975 – Joined Exxon Company USA as a production engineer.
• 1987-1989 – Became the Business development manager of Exxon’s domestic natural gas department.
• 1989-1992 – General manager for Exxon’s oil and gas production in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas region.
• 1992- Took First overseas assignment, Production adviser for Exxon Corporation.
• 1992-1995 – Served as a Coordinator of affiliate gas sales of Exxon Company, International.
• 1995 – Became The President of Exxon Yemen Inc, Production Khorat Inc and Esso Exploration
• 1998 – Became The President of  Esso Neftegas Limited and the vice president of Exxon Ventures (CIS).
• 1999 – Named the executive vice president of ExxonMobil Development Company.
• 1999 – Held a number of senior executive positions after Exxon Corp get merged to Mobil Corp.
• 2001-2003 – Senior vice president of ExxonMobil.

 

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• 2004 – Becomes president of ExxonMobil. Also, was elected as the company’s one board of directors.
• 2006 – Elected chair and chief executive of Exxon, the world’s sixth-largest company by revenue ExxonMobil.
• 2007– Delivered speech at a Council on Foreign Relations event
• 2010-2012– Served as the national president of the Boy Scouts.
• 2013 – Awarded the Order of Friendship from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The company invests in oil production in Siberia, the Arctic Circle, and the Black Sea during Tillerson’s tenure. In Sep, he wrote an op-ed piece in The Wall Street Journal defending Common Core.
• 2014– Made business deals on behalf of Exxon with Russia.
• 2016 – Donald Trump’s transition team announces that Tillerson has been nominated for secretary of state o December 13. Also became a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
• 2017–  Became Secretary of State on February 1, 2017. Confirmed by the Senate by a 56-43 vote. Retired from Exxon effective January 1, 2017.
• March 13, 2018 – Is fired by President Trump and replaced by  Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director Mike Pompeo

Rumors and Counterversies

After Trump and Tillerson’s relationship worsened, Trump fired Tillerson and replaced him with Mike Pompeo in March 2018. It was one of the shortest terms in recent memory for a president. It was also one of the most hotly debated topics at the time.

Tillerson also had no idea why he had been fired. In his interview with the reporter, Trump made it apparent that his issues with Tillerson were personal.

Body Measurement and Social Media

Tillerson is a tall man, standing at 5 feet and 10 inches. He also weighs 76 kilograms. Likewise, he has silver blonde hair and stunning blue eyes. The politician has over 3.4K followers on Twitter, around 1.5K followers on Instagram, and most likely around 1.8K followers on Facebook.

Relationship Facts

• Rex Tillerson is married to Renda St. Clair.
• He is father of Four.
• Rex Tillerson is not having an affair with anyone presently.
• His sexual orientation is straight.