Hilbert attorney Linda Pence told the Indianapolis Business Journal that Menard was a bully.'He has a well-documented history of bullying other people, particularly women,' Pence said. 'His behavior is degrading to women.'. John Menard Jr. is the founder and owner of Menards, a large hardware chain in the Midwest. The 73-year-old is the 53rd richest person in the United States and the 166th richest person in the world, according to Forbes.