Sue Anschutz-Rodgers | |
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Born | Sue Anschutz 1936 (age 87–88) |
Nationality | American |
Education | B.A., University of Kansas, 1955 |
Occupation(s) | Rancher, philanthropist |
Years active | 1987–present |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Frederick and Marian Anschutz |
Relatives | Philip Anschutz (brother) |
Awards | Colorado Women's Hall of Fame, 2008 Colorado Business Hall of Fame, 2017 |
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers (born 1936)[1] is an American rancher, conservationist, and philanthropist. Owner of the Crystal River Ranch in Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado, she is a strong proponent of conservationism and preservation of the heritage of the American West, and helped implement the legal concept of conservation easements in the state. She is the chair and president of the Anschutz Family Foundation, which funds nonprofits, and also heads the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Fund, which funds projects promoting women's self-sufficiency. She is an active member of many state and national boards. She was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Colorado Business Hall of Fame in 2017.