Replying to Who is the most successful person professionally that you personally know?

When it comes to reaching for the stars, most of my family never put much effort into it. College was never a priority due to the fact that they lived in the absolute middle of nowhere. However I do have an aunt that went to college and is now the benefits director of Medtronic which the largest medical device company in the world. Who do you personally know that is either bringing in a lot of money, high up on the corporate ladder, or an established scholar?