Is Doug Burgum A-List?
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No — Doug Burgum is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1983C$1M
Founds Great Plains Software
Establishes Great Plains Software, beginning his business career.
2001B▲$40M+$39M
Sells Great Plains to Microsoft
Sells his company to Microsoft, making significant financial gains.
2016B$60M+$20M
Elected Governor of North Dakota
Enters politics and becomes Governor of North Dakota.
2020B$80M+$20M
Re-elected as Governor
Wins re-election for a second term as governor.
2024B$90M+$10M
End of Governorship
Completes his term as Governor of North Dakota.
2025B$100M+$10M
Secretary of the Interior
Appointed as the United States Secretary of the Interior.
2026B$100M
Influential Federal Official
Serving as Secretary of the Interior.
Last updated: February 25, 2026