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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)
NationalityAmerican
Education
Alma materKEDGE Business School
Occupations
Years active1983-Present
SpouseDuane Hoff (married 1988–present)
FatherRichard Schulze
Websiteoathandgrind.com

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

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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.[4] Later, she attended KEDGE Business School in France to obtain an executive MBA degree in Wine Commerce Studies in 2007.[5]

Career

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In college, Susan worked in the stores of Best Buy.[6] She founded the Best Buy Foundation in 1994, the philanthropic wing of Best Buy Inc.[7][8][9] She served as Chief Communications officer (COO) of Best Buy until 2006 and as CEO of the Best Buy Foundation until 2013.[10]

Susan and her husband, Duane Hoff, bought 53 acres of land in Napa County and founded Fantesca Estate and Winery in 2004.[11][12][13] Susan and her husband left their executive posts at Best Buy in 2006 to focus on their newly established wine business.[14][15] Susan is also the founder of Best Buy Children's Foundation.[16]

Modelling and fitness

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Susan has been a World Beauty Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) Pro since 2013.[17] She has been featured on the cover of BodyScape Fitness Magazine twice in 2018 and 2023.[18] 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.[19] Susan appeared on the cover of FHM's February 2024 issue, a fitness magazine.[20][21] She was the cover model for Muscle & Fitness Hers in October 2023.[17] 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.[22] In 2017, in honour of their 29th wedding anniversary, they were named King and Queen of the Krewe of Mid-City.[23][24][25]

Personal Blog

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Susan has an online personal blog named "Oath and Grind," where she frequently shares her routines and reviews on fitness.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "Napa's Family Winemakers". Forbes. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  2. ^ Owen, Valerie (2022-01-17). "Fantesca Estate & Winery". Napa Valley Life Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  3. ^ Kester, Jennifer. "Your Top California Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Napa and Sonoma". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  4. ^ Chick, Dallas Wine (2018-05-27). "DLynn Proctor and Duane Hoff from Fantesca Winery". DallasWineChick.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  5. ^ P. Gable, Ellen (2006-04-02). "Best Buy heir quits corporate post to be a winemaker". The Business Journals. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  6. ^ DeRusha, Jason (2019-06-26). "Minnesota Millennial Creates Fearless Wine". Minnesota Monthly. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  7. ^ "Best Buy Charity Classic". Twin Cities Business. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  8. ^ Mainwaring, Simon. "Best Buy: Fostering A Future Where Tech Coexists With Humanity & Nature". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  9. ^ Trainer, David. "Best Buy Rising From Ashes To Lead New Retail Paradigm". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  10. ^ Franson, Paul (2006-04-19). "What's Up Napa Valley - Napa General Store offering breakfast". The Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  11. ^ "Fantesca Embraces a Feminine Touch". www.hitchedmag.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  12. ^ "Visit to Fantesca Winery on Spring Mountain | The Wine Ho". 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  13. ^ "Wines Featured on McNees.org WineSite Journal". mcnees.org. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  14. ^ Gabler, Ellen P. (2006-03-30). "Best Buy heir quits corporate post to be a winemaker". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  15. ^ Adams, Cecile (2018-12-07). "Fantesca Estate & Winery". Napa Valley Life Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  16. ^ Franta, Michelle (2001-05-25). "Susan Hoff - 40 under 40". City Business.
  17. ^ a b "On Top Of Her Game Susan Hoff - Muscle & Fitness Hers South Africa". Everand. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  18. ^ Advarto (2020-06-30). "BodyScape Magazine Issue 4 : Susan Hoff". issuu.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  19. ^ "Epic Fit Magazine Issue 2 by Advarto - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  20. ^ "Susan Hoff - FHM South Africa". Everand. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  21. ^ "Susan Hoff is Chasing her Dreams -". fhm.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  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.
  23. ^ "Mid-City royalty calls New Orleans third home". fox8live.com. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ "Mid-City celebrates 'truth of the vine' at bal masque". NOLA.com. 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  26. ^ "Oath & Grind | By Susan Hoff". www.oathandgrind.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.