Sue Gross

Early Life

Sue Gross, born Sue Frank in February 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona, had a middle-class upbringing with two sisters, Sally Warpinski and Sandra Stubban. She later moved to Laguna Beach, California, in 1985, where she has resided since.

Rise to Success

Sue Gross has built a successful career through real estate investments and philanthropy. She was formerly the president of the William and Sue Gross Family Foundation. She served on the Dean's Cabinet of the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine, the Orange County Teacher of the Year program, and the Irvine Cove Community Board.

Key Business Strategies

Gross's key business strategy has been focused on real estate, acquiring, renovating, and selling properties in Southern California. She has demonstrated an active approach to portfolio management through selective acquisitions and dispositions in luxury markets.

Philanthropy

Sue Gross is widely recognized for her philanthropic efforts. She was responsible for approximately $700 million in grants to healthcare, medical research, and education. Gross established the Sue J. Gross Foundation in 2017, which supports healthcare, education, and community programs. Notably, Sue Gross and Bill Gross donated $40 million to the University of California, Irvine in 2016 to establish a nursing school. She sold a Picasso painting for $35 million and purchased a number of properties in Orange County after her divorce in 2017.