Robert Trone

Robert Trone (born October 12, 1960) is the American co-owner and co-founder of Total Wine & More, the nation's largest retailer of fine wine, beer, and spirits.[1] The company is headquartered in Potomac, Maryland, United States.

Trone grew up on a 200-acre family farm where he raised chickens, corn, wheat, and hogs.[2] He entered the alcohol business in 1985 with his brother David Trone. Robert holds a BS degree from the Wharton School and a JD in Law from the University of Pennsylvania.

Robert and his wife, Anna Parisi-Trone, were awarded as Philanthropists of the Year for 2015 by The Community Foundation in Montgomery County.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "About Total Wine & More". Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  2. ↑ Heath, Thomas (2011-12-18). "Value Added: Potomac’s Total Wine". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  3. ↑ "The Givers - Bethesda Magazine - November-December 2015 - Bethesda, MD". Bethesda Magazine. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
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