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Comment: There are a handful of promising sources but could you introduce some more sources that discuss her in-depth? [Independently, not just interviews]. I've tried myself finding newspaper clippings from archives but all I found were passing mentions.
more sources like this are needed.
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Susan Hoff | |
|---|---|
| Born | Susan Schulze Hoff January 1965 (age 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | KEDGE Business School |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1983-Present |
| Spouse | Duane Hoff (married 1989–present) |
| Parent |
|
| Website |
oathandgrind |
Susan Schulze Hoff is an American business executive, fitness model, and philanthropist, known as the co-founder of Fantesca Estate and Winery. [1] [2] She is the daughter of Richard Schulze, the founder of Best Buy. [3]
Early life and education
Susan was born in January 1965 in Minnesota and attended Henry Sibley High School until 1983. Later, she went to the University of Minnesota and earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and graphic design in 1987. Later, she attended KEDGE Business School in France to obtain an executive MBA degree in Wine Commerce Studies in 2007. [4]
Career
Susan started her career right after high school in the accounts payable department of Best Buy. In college, Susan worked in the stores of Best Buy. While working there, she made her way up the company hierarchy to her position as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Communications Officer in 1998. [4] She founded the Best Buy Foundation in 1994, the philanthropic wing of Best Buy Inc. [5] [6] [7] She served as Chief Communications officer (COO) of Best Buy until 2006 and as CEO of the Best Buy Foundation until 2013. [8]
Susan and her husband, Duane Hoff, bought 53 acres of land in Nappa County and founded Fantesca Estate and Winery in 2004. [2] [9] Susan and her husband left their executive posts at Best Buy in 2006 to focus on their newly established wine business. [10] [11]
Modelling and fitness
Susan has been a World Beauty Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) Pro since 2013. [12] She has been featured on the cover of BodyScape Fitness Magazine twice in 2018 and 2023. [13] She is also the winner of the 2019 Mrs. North America Globe Classique Pageant. Epic Fit Magazine also featured Susan on the cover of its second edition in 2022. [14] Susan appeared on the cover of FHM's February 2024 issue, a fitness magazine. [15] [16] She was the cover model for Muscle & Fitness Hers in October 2023. [12] She was also the cover model for Playboy December 2023 magazine.
Susan has been attending the Mardi Gras every year with her husband since 2001. [17] In 2017, in honour of their 29th wedding anniversary, they were named King and Queen of the Krewe of Mid-City. [18] [19] [20]
Personal Blog
Susan has an online personal blog named "Oath and Grind," where she frequently shares her routines and reviews on fitness. [21]
References
- ^ "Napa's Family Winemakers". Forbes. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b Owen, Valerie (2022-01-17). "Fantesca Estate & Winery". Napa Valley Life Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Kester, Jennifer. "Your Top California Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Napa and Sonoma". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b Kaiser, Emily (2007-09-11). "Couple balances home life and winery - Minnesota Daily". Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Best Buy Charity Classic". Twin Cities Business. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Mainwaring, Simon. "Best Buy: Fostering A Future Where Tech Coexists With Humanity & Nature". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Trainer, David. "Best Buy Rising From Ashes To Lead New Retail Paradigm". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Franson, Paul (2006-04-19). "What's Up Napa Valley - Napa General Store offering breakfast". The Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Visit to Fantesca Winery on Spring Mountain | The Wine Ho". 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Gabler, Ellen P. (2006-03-30). "Best Buy heir quits corporate post to be a winemaker". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Adams, Cecile (2018-12-07). "Fantesca Estate & Winery". Napa Valley Life Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b "On Top Of Her Game Susan Hoff - Muscle & Fitness Hers South Africa". Everand. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Advarto (2020-06-30). "BodyScape Magazine Issue 4 : Susan Hoff". issuu.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Epic Fit Magazine Issue 2 by Advarto - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Susan Hoff - FHM South Africa". Everand. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Susan Hoff is Chasing her Dreams -". fhm.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Sweeney, Katie (2017-03-08). "A Day in the Life of Mardi Gras Queen Susan Hoff of Fantesca Winery". Haute Living. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Mid-City royalty calls New Orleans third home". fox8live.com. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Stockwell, Tom (2017-02-06). "St. Helenans Duane and Susan Hoff to be named King & Queen at Mardi Gras". The Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Mid-City celebrates 'truth of the vine' at bal masque". NOLA.com. 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Oath & Grind | By Susan Hoff". www.oathandgrind.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
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- Comment: There are a handful of promising sources but could you introduce some more sources that discuss her in-depth? [Independently, not just interviews]. I've tried myself finding newspaper clippings from archives but all I found were passing mentions.
more sources like this are needed.
X (
talk) 15:54, 25 April 2024 (UTC)
Susan Hoff | |
|---|---|
| Born | Susan Schulze Hoff January 1965 (age 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | KEDGE Business School |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1983-Present |
| Spouse | Duane Hoff (married 1989–present) |
| Parent |
|
| Website |
oathandgrind |
Susan Schulze Hoff is an American business executive, fitness model, and philanthropist, known as the co-founder of Fantesca Estate and Winery. [1] [2] She is the daughter of Richard Schulze, the founder of Best Buy. [3]
Early life and education
Susan was born in January 1965 in Minnesota and attended Henry Sibley High School until 1983. Later, she went to the University of Minnesota and earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and graphic design in 1987. Later, she attended KEDGE Business School in France to obtain an executive MBA degree in Wine Commerce Studies in 2007. [4]
Career
Susan started her career right after high school in the accounts payable department of Best Buy. In college, Susan worked in the stores of Best Buy. While working there, she made her way up the company hierarchy to her position as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Communications Officer in 1998. [4] She founded the Best Buy Foundation in 1994, the philanthropic wing of Best Buy Inc. [5] [6] [7] She served as Chief Communications officer (COO) of Best Buy until 2006 and as CEO of the Best Buy Foundation until 2013. [8]
Susan and her husband, Duane Hoff, bought 53 acres of land in Nappa County and founded Fantesca Estate and Winery in 2004. [2] [9] Susan and her husband left their executive posts at Best Buy in 2006 to focus on their newly established wine business. [10] [11]
Modelling and fitness
Susan has been a World Beauty Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) Pro since 2013. [12] She has been featured on the cover of BodyScape Fitness Magazine twice in 2018 and 2023. [13] She is also the winner of the 2019 Mrs. North America Globe Classique Pageant. Epic Fit Magazine also featured Susan on the cover of its second edition in 2022. [14] Susan appeared on the cover of FHM's February 2024 issue, a fitness magazine. [15] [16] She was the cover model for Muscle & Fitness Hers in October 2023. [12] She was also the cover model for Playboy December 2023 magazine.
Susan has been attending the Mardi Gras every year with her husband since 2001. [17] In 2017, in honour of their 29th wedding anniversary, they were named King and Queen of the Krewe of Mid-City. [18] [19] [20]
Personal Blog
Susan has an online personal blog named "Oath and Grind," where she frequently shares her routines and reviews on fitness. [21]
References
- ^ "Napa's Family Winemakers". Forbes. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b Owen, Valerie (2022-01-17). "Fantesca Estate & Winery". Napa Valley Life Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Kester, Jennifer. "Your Top California Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Napa and Sonoma". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b Kaiser, Emily (2007-09-11). "Couple balances home life and winery - Minnesota Daily". Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Best Buy Charity Classic". Twin Cities Business. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Mainwaring, Simon. "Best Buy: Fostering A Future Where Tech Coexists With Humanity & Nature". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Trainer, David. "Best Buy Rising From Ashes To Lead New Retail Paradigm". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Franson, Paul (2006-04-19). "What's Up Napa Valley - Napa General Store offering breakfast". The Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Visit to Fantesca Winery on Spring Mountain | The Wine Ho". 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Gabler, Ellen P. (2006-03-30). "Best Buy heir quits corporate post to be a winemaker". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Adams, Cecile (2018-12-07). "Fantesca Estate & Winery". Napa Valley Life Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b "On Top Of Her Game Susan Hoff - Muscle & Fitness Hers South Africa". Everand. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Advarto (2020-06-30). "BodyScape Magazine Issue 4 : Susan Hoff". issuu.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Epic Fit Magazine Issue 2 by Advarto - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Susan Hoff - FHM South Africa". Everand. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Susan Hoff is Chasing her Dreams -". fhm.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Sweeney, Katie (2017-03-08). "A Day in the Life of Mardi Gras Queen Susan Hoff of Fantesca Winery". Haute Living. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Mid-City royalty calls New Orleans third home". fox8live.com. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Stockwell, Tom (2017-02-06). "St. Helenans Duane and Susan Hoff to be named King & Queen at Mardi Gras". The Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Mid-City celebrates 'truth of the vine' at bal masque". NOLA.com. 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Oath & Grind | By Susan Hoff". www.oathandgrind.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.