Bill Alfond

Bill Alfond (born 1949) is an American investor, philanthropist, and billionaire. In 2022, Forbes estimated his fortune at around $2.4 billion.[1]

William L. Alfond
Born1949 (age 73–74)
Alma materColby College
The Governor's Academy
Occupation(s)investor, philanthropist
SpouseJoan Loring
Children3
Parent
FamilySusan Alfond (sister)
Peter Alfond (brother)
Ted Alfond (brother)

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 of 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]

Personal life

Alfond is married to Joan Loring, who is also Jewish.[7] They have three children: Justin Alfond, Kenden Alfond, and Reis Alfond.[8][9] The couple lives in Belgrade, Maine.[6]

References
  1. "Bill Alfond". Forbes. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  2. Pérez-Peña, RICHARD (November 17, 2007). "Harold Alfond, Donor and Shoe Factory Owner, Dies at 93". The New York Times.
  3. Colby College Digital Commons: "Bibby Levine Alfond Scrapbook" January 1, 2011
  4. Silbiger, Steve The Jewish Phenomenon: Seven Keys to the Enduring Wealth of a People p. 89
  5. "The Governor's Academy: Board of Trustees". www.thegovernorsacademy.org.
  6. "The World's Billionaires: Bill Alfond". Forbes. August 2020.
  7. Boston Globe: "Ellen Jacobson Loring" December 14, 2010
  8. "Harold Alfond (1914-2007) - Business Leader and Strong Supporter of the Rollins Sports Program". Rollins College.
  9. Huffington Post: "Kenden Alfond" retrieved May 7. 2016
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