Josh Kroenke

Josh Kroenke was born on May 7, 1980.[4] His father is Stan Kroenke and his mother, Ann Walton Kroenke.[5][6] Through his mother, he is a member of the Walton family, the richest family in the world, who founded Walmart and still own a controlling interest.[7] He has a sister, Whitney Kroenke Burditt. He grew up in Columbia, Missouri, and attended Rock Bridge High School.[1] He graduated from the University of Missouri, where he received a full basketball scholarship.[1]

While in college, Kroenke found himself involved in a scandal which led to the resignation of Larry Eustachy, the coach of the Iowa State basketball team. In 2003, Eustachy, a friend of Josh’s father Stan Kroenke, attended a student party with Josh in Columbia, Missouri.[8] Photos of Eustachy drinking with college students at the party later surfaced[9] and led to his resignation[10] from his position at Iowa State.

He volunteers for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.[5]

Kroenke resides in Denver, Colorado.[5] Kroenke purchased an 1,885-square foot condo for $1.4 million in 2007. Prior to his move to Denver, Kroenke lived in New York City. He and his sister, Whitney Kroenke Burditt, purchased a 1,735-square-foot condominium, with a 400-square-foot roof deck, a small balcony and views of the Empire State Building for $2.7 million in 2005.[13] They sold it in 2007 for $2.45 million—below both the initial listed price of $2.995 million and their final asking price of $2.55 million.[13]

He enjoys reading Harry Potter, watching Entourage, and having breakfast at McDonald's.[5]