Anne Gust Brown | |
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| 36thFirst Lady of California | |
| In role January 3, 2011 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Jerry Brown |
| Preceded by | Maria Shriver |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Siebel Newsom (as first partner) |
| First Lady ofOakland | |
| In role June 18, 2005 – January 8, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Shelia Harris |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Dellums |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anne Baldwin Gust (1958-03-15)March 15, 1958 (age 67) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) University of Michigan (JD) |
Anne Baldwin Gust Brown (born March 15, 1958) is an American business executive who served as thefirst lady of California from 2011 to 2019 as the wife of GovernorJerry Brown.
Her career positions include executive vice president for the clothing retailerThe Gap and a director of the fast food chain,Jack in the Box, Inc.
Gust was born on March 15, 1958, inBloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Rockwell T. "Rocky" Gust, Jr. and Anne Baldwin Gust.[1] She graduated at the top of her class in high school, and attendedStanford University, where she graduated with a degree in political science. After graduation, she returned to Michigan to attend theUniversity of Michigan Law School.[2]
After becoming a lawyer, Gust joined clothing retailerGap Inc. in 1991.[3] 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.[4]
Gust served as a director ofJack in the Box Inc. from January 1, 2003, to February 10, 2010.[5]
Gust metJerry Brown in 1990 at a party, while he was serving as the chairman of theCalifornia Democratic Party. She married him in 2005.[6] Gust has been noted for her political influence on the Governor during his time in office.[7][8]
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| Preceded by | First Lady of California January 3, 2011 – January 7, 2019 | Succeeded by |