Nancy Lerner
| Nancy Lerner Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961 (age 54–55) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education |
B.A. University of Cincinnati J.D. Cleveland–Marshall College of Law |
| Occupation | Investor, Philanthropist |
| Net worth |
 US$1.1 billion (August 2016)[1] |
| Spouse(s) |
William Beck (Divorced) Elliott Fisher |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) |
Norma Wolkoff Lerner Al Lerner |
| Family | Randy Lerner (Brother) |
Nancy Lerner (born 1953) is an American investor, philanthropist, and billionaire.
Biography
Lerner was born to a Jewish family, the daughter of Norma (née Wolkoff) and Al Lerner.[2][3] She has one brother, Randy Lerner. She received a B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and a J.D. from the Cleveland–Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University.[1] Her father was the CEO and chief executive of the MBNA Corporation, then the second largest issuer of credit cards in the world. [2] When he died, his two children became billionaires. She established the Partnership for Families program which pays for In Vitro Fertilization for couples who are unable to afford the procedure.[4]
Personal life
Lerner has been married twice. Her first husband was William Beck whom she divorced in 2005.[5] She is currently married to Elliott Fisher. She has five children.[1] In 2009, her daughter Emma Beck died in a go-kart accident.[5] Lerner resides in Cleveland, Ohio.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 Forbes: The World's Billionaires - Nancy Lerner April 2016
- 1 2 New York Times: "Alfred Lerner, 69, Banker; Revived Cleveland Browns" By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN October 25, 2002
- ↑ Silbiger, Steve The Jewish Phenomenon: Seven Keys to the Enduring Wealth of a People p. 82
- ↑ Crain's Cleveland Business: "Physician, Dr. James Goldfarb" May 04, 2009
- 1 2 Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Lawsuit withdrawn in wrongful death case" by Karen Farkas June 18, 2007
- ↑ "Nancy Lerner". Forbes. Retrieved 2016-05-19.