T rudy Cathy White is an American heiress to the Chick-fil-A fast-food fortune. She is the only daughter of the late S. Truett Cathy, the devoutly religious and deeply conservative founder of the iconic chicken sandwich chain. The company, which was founded in 1967, has grown into one of the largest and most profitable fast-food companies in the United States, famous for its simple chicken menu and for being closed on Sundays.

Upon her father's death, ownership of the privately held company passed down to his three children: Trudy and her two brothers, Bubba and Dan. While her brothers have taken on the primary leadership roles as CEO and chairman, Trudy has also been deeply involved in the family's business and philanthropic activities. She and her husband served as the operators of a Chick-fil-A restaurant and as missionaries in Brazil. She is also a public speaker and an author, and she serves as an 'ambassador' for the family's company and its Christian-focused foundations. Her wealth is derived from her one-third stake in the massive family-owned restaurant empire.