Bill Alfond
William L. Alfond | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1949 (age 75–76) |
| Alma mater | Colby College The Governor's Academy |
| Occupation(s) | investor, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Joan Loring |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Harold Alfond |
| Family | Susan Alfond (sister) Peter Alfond (brother) Ted Alfond (brother) |
Bill Alfond (born 1949) is an American investor, philanthropist, and billionaire. In 2022, Forbes estimated his fortune at around $2.4 billion.[1]
Biography
Alfond was born to a Jewish family, the son of Dorothy (née Levine) and Harold Alfond.[2][3][4] He graduated from Governor Dummer Academy (now The Governor’s Academy) in 1967, where he now serves as a trustee.[5] His father founded the Dexter Shoe Company in 1958 and sold it in 1995 for $433 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock.[2] When his father died in 2007, he left his shares in Berkshire Hathaway to his four children, Ted, Susan, Bill, and Peter, who are now all billionaires.[6]
Alfond was president of the bowling shoe division at Dexter Shoe Company[7] until it was sold. He is currently a director of Dexter Enterprises LLC.[8]
In 1986, he and his wife, Joan, founded the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation.
Personal life
Alfond is married to Joan Loring, who is also Jewish.[9] They have three children: Justin Alfond, Kenden Alfond, and Reis Alfond.[10][11] The couple lives in Belgrade, Maine.[6]
References
- ^ "Bill Alfond". Forbes.
- ^ 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
- ^ "The Governor's Academy: Board of Trustees". www.thegovernorsacademy.org.
- ^ a b "The World's Billionaires: Bill Alfond". Forbes. August 2020.
- ^ "Harold Alfond". lib.rollins.edu. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Harold Alfond Foundation Board of Trustees | Harold Alfond Foundation". www.haroldalfondfoundation.org. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ Boston Globe: "Ellen Jacobson Loring" December 14, 2010
- ^ "Harold Alfond (1914-2007) - Business Leader and Strong Supporter of the Rollins Sports Program". Rollins College.
- ^ Huffington Post: "Kenden Alfond" retrieved May 7. 2016