Susan Alfond | |
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| Born | Susan Gail Alfond 1946 (age 77–78) |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, philanthropist |
| Children | 3 |
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| Relatives |
Bill Alfond (brother) Peter Alfond (brother) Ted Alfond (brother) |
Susan Gail Alfond (born 1946) is an American investor, philanthropist, and billionaire.
Biography
Alfond was born to a Jewish family, the daughter of Dorothy (née Levine) and Harold Alfond. [1] [2] [3] Her father founded the Dexter Shoe Company in 1958 and sold it to Warren Buffett in 1993 for $433 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock. [1] Forbes lists her as the richest person in Maine. [4]
Personal life
Alfond has three children, Emily Pearl, Daniel Pearl, and David Pearl. [5] [6] She lives in Scarborough, Maine. [5]
References
- ^ a b Pérez-Peña, RICHARD (November 17, 2007). "Harold Alfond, Donor and Shoe Factory Owner, Dies at 93". The New York Times.
- ^ Colby College Digital Commons: "Bibby Levine Alfond Scrapbook" January 1, 2011
- ^ Silbiger, Steve The Jewish Phenomenon: Seven Keys to the Enduring Wealth of a People p. 89
- ^ "These are the richest billionaires in every state this year: report". finance.yahoo.com. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ^ a b "The World's Billionaires: Susan Alfond". Forbes. August 2020.
- ^ "Harold Alfond (1914-2007) - Business Leader and Strong Supporter of the Rollins Sports Program". Rollins College.
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