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Susan Schulze Hoff | |
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| Born | January 1965 Minnesota, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive, winery owner, philanthropist, fitness model |
| Spouse | Duane Hoff |
Susan Schulze Hoff is an American business executive, fitness model, and philanthropist, known as the co-founder of Fantesca Estate and Winery.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Susan was born in January 1965 in Minnesota and attended Henry Sibley High School until 1983. She later earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and graphic design from the University of Minnesota in 1987. In 2007, she completed an executive MBA in Wine Commerce Studies at KEDGE Business School in France.[4] She is the daughter of Richard Schulze, the founder of Best Buy.[5]
Career
[edit]Hoff began her career in the accounts payable department of Best Buy after high school and worked in various store-level positions during college. She eventually became Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer in 1998.[4] In 1994, she founded the Best Buy Foundation, the company’s philanthropic division.[6][7][8] She remained Chief Communications Officer until 2006 and served as CEO of the Best Buy Foundation until 2013.[9] She began working in the family business at age 18 and retired from her executive role at Best Buy after 23 years.[10]
In 2004, Hoff and her husband Duane Hoff purchased a 53-acre estate on Spring Mountain in Napa Valley and established Fantesca Estate & Winery.[2][11][10] The estate includes vineyards originally planted in the 19th century and a wine cave developed by Robert Yeakey. The couple completed and released the winery’s unfinished 2002 vintage.[10] In 2018, sommelier DLynn Proctor, featured in the documentary SOMM: Into the Bottle, joined the winery as director.[12][13]
Hoff and her husband have participated in Mardi Gras celebrations since 2001.[14] In 2017, they were named King and Queen of the Krewe of Mid-City in New Orleans.[15][16][17]
Hoff runs a lifestyle and wellness blog titled "Oath & Grind," where she shares fitness routines, motivational content, and product reviews.[18]
Modelling
[edit]Hoff has been a World Beauty Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) Pro since 2013.[19] She has been featured on the cover of BodyScape Fitness Magazine in 2018 and 2023,[20] and Epic Fit Magazine in 2022.[21] In 2019, she won the Mrs. North America Globe Classique Pageant. She also appeared on the cover of FHM South Africa in February 2024,[22][23] and was the cover model for Muscle & Fitness Hers in October 2023.[19] She was also featured on the cover of Playboy’s December 2023 issue.[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Fantesca Estate & Winery – California Winery Directory". California Corks. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kester, Jennifer. "Your Top California Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Napa and Sonoma". Forbes. 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.
- ^ a b c "The Vines of St. Helena: Fantesca Estate & Winery". Napa Valley Register. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Visit to Fantesca Winery on Spring Mountain". The Wine Ho. 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Proctor Joins Fantesca Estate & Winery as Director". The Beverage Journal. 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Zylberberg, Shawn (2021-08-30). "Always Aiming High: DLynn Proctor Chats Live on His Storied Career". Wine Spectator. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ 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". FOX8. 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". Oath and Grind. 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. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Epic Fit Magazine Issue 2 by Advarto". Issuu. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Susan Hoff is Chasing her Dreams". FHM. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Susan Hoff - FHM South Africa". Everand. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Playboy December 2023 Issue". Issuu. Retrieved 2024-05-15.