A nn Walton Kroenke is an American heiress to the Walmart fortune. She is the daughter of James "Bud" Walton, who co-founded the retail giant with his older brother, the legendary Sam Walton. Upon her father's death in 1995, Ann and her sister, Nancy Walton Laurie, inherited his substantial stake in the company, making them both billionaires.

While her wealth comes from Walmart, she is also deeply involved in the world of professional sports through her marriage to real estate and sports magnate Stan Kroenke. Their family's company, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, owns a vast portfolio of teams, including the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, the NBA's Denver Nuggets, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and the English Premier League football club, Arsenal. Due to NFL cross-ownership rules, Ann Walton Kroenke is the legal owner of the Nuggets and the Avalanche, while her husband owns the Rams. This makes her a significant, if quiet, figure in the American sports landscape.