Anne Gust
| Anne Gust | |
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| File:Anne Gust official portrait.jpg | |
| First Lady of California | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Maria Shriver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anne Gust March 15, 1958 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jerry Brown |
| Residence | Oakland, California |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (B.A.) University of Michigan (J.D.) |
Anne Gust Brown (born March 15, 1958) is an American businesswoman and politician who currently serves as the First Lady of California, serving alongside her spouse, Governor of California Jerry Brown. Prior to her marriage to Brown, Gust was a lawyer and executive for the clothing retailer The Gap.[1] Gust has been noted for her influence on her spouse during his time in office.[2][3]
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Early life and career
Anne Gust was born on March 15, 1958 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to father Rockwell "Rocky" Gust and mother Anne Baldwin. She graduated at the top of her class in high school, and attended Stanford University where she graduated with a degree in political science. After graduation, she returned to Michigan to attend the University of Michigan Law School.[4]
Business
The Gap
After becoming a lawyer, Gust joined clothing retailer Gap Inc. in 1991. She was Senior Vice President and General Counsel from 1994 to 1998, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Legal and Corporate Administration from 1998 to 1999, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Legal, Global Compliance and Corporate Administration of Gap Inc. from 1999 to 2000, Chief Compliance Officer from 1998 to May 13, 2005, and Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President from March 2000 to May 13, 2005.[5]
Jack in the Box
Just before and after leaving Gap Inc. in 2005, Gust served as a Director of Jack in the Box Inc. from January 1, 2003 to February 10, 2010.[6]
Personal life
Gust met Jerry Brown in 1990 at a party, while Brown was serving as the Chairman of the California Democratic Party. They married in 2005 after a 15-year courtship. Gust is 20 years younger than Brown.[7]
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| Preceded by | First Lady of California January 3, 2011 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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- 1958 births
- Living people
- First Ladies and Gentlemen of California
- American women lawyers
- California Democrats
- Lawyers from San Francisco, California
- People from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Stanford University alumni
- University of Michigan Law School alumni
- Brown family (California)
