Background and career
Michael Jude Reyes (born 1955) is an American billionaire businessman, co-chairman (with his brother J. Christopher Reyes) of Reyes Holdings, a beer and food distribution holding company, which includes the Martin-Brower Company, McDonald's's largest distributor.
Jude Reyes was born in 1955 in Washington DC. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wofford College.
According to Forbes, Reyes has a net worth of $6.8 billion, as of June 2020.
Reyes contributed $50,000 to Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign. Reyes and his brother J. Christopher spent $20.1 million in support of Republican candidates in the 2026 United States elections.
Reyes is married to Lori Welch Reyes, they have three children and live in Palm Beach, Florida.
Sources
Net-worth figure: Celebrity Net Worth (October 2026), in USD. Biography and career facts: the person's Wikipedia article and linked reporting. Snapshot date for all StarWorth figures: 28 October 2026.



