Bill Alfond


Bill Alfond is an American investor, philanthropist, and billionaire.

Biography

Alfond was born to a Jewish family, the son of Dorothy and Harold Alfond. He graduated from Governor Dummer Academy in 1967, where he now serves as a trustee. His father founded the Dexter Shoe Company in 1958 and sold it in 1995 for $433 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock. 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.

Personal life

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