Personal Life
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Gund is a member of one of the city's prominent families. His father George Gund II was president and chairman of Cleveland Trust when it was Ohio's largest bank. Gund II was famous for hiding his wealth from his family and hiding his philanthropy.
Gordon Gund and his wife, Lulie, reside in Princeton, New Jersey; they have two children.
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