Ted Alfond | |
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| Born | 1945 (age 78–79) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Rollins College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Barbara Lawrence |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent |
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| Family | Susan Alfond (sister) Bill Alfond (brother) Peter Alfond (brother) |
Ted Alfond (born 1945) is an American billionaire businessman.
Biography[edit]
Ted Alfond was born to a Jewish family, the son of Dorothy (nee Levine) and Harold Alfond.[1][2][3] His father founded the Dexter Shoe Company in 1958 and sold it in 1995 for $433 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock.[1] 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.[4] In 1968, he graduated from Rollins College and after school, he worked as executive vice president of Dexter Shoe Company. He is a part owner of the Boston Red Sox.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Alfond is married to Barbara Lawrence[6] whom he met in college; they have three children:[5] John Alfond,[7] Jenny Alfond Seeman,[8] and Katharine Alfond Donahue.[9] He lives in Weston, Massachusetts
Net worth[edit]
Forbes estimates his net worth at US$2.5 billion (April 2023).[4]
References[edit]
- ^ 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
- ^ a b "Forbes profile: Ted Alfond". Forbes. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Harold Alfond (1914-2007) - Business Leader and Strong Supporter of the Rollins Sports Program". Rollins College.
- ^ Bourbon, Julie (September 2014). "Going all in for the Alfond Inn: How One Board Helped Bring a Big Idea to Fruition". AGB Trusteeship Magazine.
- ^ "Jill Landman And John Alfond". The New York Times. April 5, 1998.
- ^ "Jennifer Alfond, Thomas Seeman". The New York Times. June 15, 1997.
- ^ "Katharine Alfond, Joseph Donahue". The New York Times. September 28, 1997.