Bill Alfond

Bill Alfond (born 1949) is an American investor, philanthropist, and billionaire.

William L. Alfond
Born1949 (age 7172)
Alma materColby College
The Governor's Academy
Occupationinvestor, philanthropist
Net worthUS$1.7 Billion (August 2020)[1]
Spouse(s)Joan Loring
Children3
Parents
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.[1]

Personal life

Alfond is married to Joan Loring, who is also Jewish;[6] they have three children: Justin Alfond, Kenden Alfond, and Reis Alfond.[7][8] The couple lives in Belgrade, Maine.[1]

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