Stuart Miller, executive chairman and co-CEO of Lennar, has spent more than four decades helping build the company into one of America’s largest homebuilders. The son of early Lennar investor Leonard Miller, he led the firm through major expansion cycles and helped shape its evolution beyond homebuilding into financial and real estate-related services. Known for long-term strategic control and deep influence over the business, Miller remains one of the most prominent figures in U.S. residential real estate.

Mark Lerner, managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals and a principal of Lerner Enterprises, sits at the intersection of one of Washington’s most prominent real estate dynasties and Major League Baseball ownership. The son of developer Ted Lerner, he assumed control of the Nationals in 2018 and helped oversee the franchise’s 2019 World Series championship, while remaining deeply tied to the family’s privately held real estate business, one of the largest in the Washington, D.C., region. Known for low-profile leadership and long-term family stewardship, Lerner represents the continuation of a multigenerational business legacy across both property and sports.

William C. Rudin, co-executive chairman of Rudin Management, leads one of New York City’s most prominent real estate families, overseeing a major portfolio of office and residential properties across Manhattan. As a third-generation leader of the privately held firm founded in the 1920s, Rudin has guided the development and modernization of landmark buildings while expanding the company’s presence in commercial real estate and urban development. Known for long-term ownership and deep ties to New York’s civic and business institutions, he remains a central figure in the city’s real estate landscape.

Stephen Winn is the founder and CEO of Mirasol Capital, an investment firm focused on real estate, technology, and entertainment. He is best known for founding RealPage, a leading provider of property management software, which he led as chairman and CEO for over two decades before selling it to Thoma Bravo for $10.2 billion in 2021. An electrical engineer by training with an MBA from Stanford, Winn has consistently operated at the intersection of data and physical assets. His current ventures include Cosm, an immersive technology firm, and the 1,400-acre Mirasol Springs conservation project in Texas, reflecting a career-long commitment to innovation and land stewardship.

Spence Wilson, Chairman Emeritus of Kemmons Wilson Companies, has spent decades diversifying the legacy established by his father, Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson. Under his stewardship, the Memphis-based firm evolved into an investment empire spanning hospitality, aviation, insurance, and real estate. Wilson was instrumental in the growth of Orange Lake Resorts and remains a critical figure in the vacation ownership industry. His commitment to Memphis is reflected in his long-standing leadership at Rhodes College and Baptist Memorial Health Care. His family’s philanthropy recently established the Spence Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities, cementing his impact on both the regional economy and the academic landscape.

Ross Perot Jr., businessman and real estate developer, built a major presence in transportation and property development while extending the Perot family legacy beyond technology. As chairman of Hillwood, he expanded the company into one of the most important industrial real estate and logistics developers in the United States, building massive distribution hubs, mixed-use communities, and aviation-linked projects. Perot also played a pioneering role in global aviation as part of the first circumnavigation of the world by helicopter. Known for long-term infrastructure vision and disciplined execution, he remains a central figure in modern logistics real estate and Dallas business leadership.

Robert Clark, founder and CEO of Clayco, built one of America’s leading privately held design-build and construction management firms by focusing on speed, engineering precision, and large-scale execution for blue-chip clients. Since founding Clayco in 1994, Clark expanded the company into a national powerhouse delivering industrial, logistics, data center, healthcare, and commercial projects across the U.S. Known for entrepreneurial intensity and operational discipline, he positioned Clayco as a preferred partner for complex, time-sensitive developments in the modern economy.

Richard LeFrak, chairman and CEO of LeFrak Organization, leads one of America’s most enduring real estate dynasties, overseeing a vast portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets. Building on the legacy of his father Samuel LeFrak, he expanded the family’s holdings across New York, New Jersey, and Florida, including landmark developments such as Newport in Jersey City. Known for long-term ownership, disciplined capital deployment, and large-scale urban development, LeFrak has shaped major waterfront and city-center projects while maintaining the firm as a privately held powerhouse.

Paul Saville, longtime executive and vice chairman of NVR, is one of the key architects behind one of the most consistently profitable homebuilders in the United States. As a senior partner of investor David A. Tepper in NVR’s early years, Saville helped shape the company’s distinctive, asset-light business model, emphasizing land optioning, strict cost controls, and disciplined capital allocation. This approach allowed NVR to outperform peers across housing cycles while maintaining high returns on equity and a strong balance sheet. Saville’s influence reflects a rare blend of financial rigor and operational restraint in a cyclical industry.

Patrick Zalupski, founder and CEO of Dream Finders Homes, built one of the fastest-growing homebuilders in the United States by focusing on asset-light land strategies and disciplined capital allocation. After founding the company in 2008, Zalupski emphasized lot optioning, regional market expertise, and operational efficiency, allowing Dream Finders to scale rapidly while maintaining strong margins. The company went public in 2021, cementing its position as a major player in residential construction across high-growth Sun Belt markets. Zalupski’s approach blends entrepreneurial speed with conservative balance-sheet management in a cyclical industry.

Neil Kadisha, cofounder of Omninet and a pioneering telecommunications entrepreneur, played a central role in building the early global internet backbone during the 1990s. Through Omninet, he helped deploy one of the world’s first international fiber-optic networks, enabling high-capacity data transmission across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East at a critical moment in internet expansion. After exiting the business, Kadisha shifted his focus to philanthropy and impact investing, supporting initiatives in health, education, conflict resolution, and peace-building through the Kadisha Family Foundation. His career bridges foundational internet infrastructure and long-term global social impact.

Martin Selig, founder and chairman of Martin Selig Real Estate, is one of Seattle’s most prominent commercial real estate developers, having shaped much of the city’s modern office landscape. Beginning in the 1970s, Selig built a vast portfolio of downtown office towers and mixed-use properties, often taking a contrarian approach by developing during market downturns and holding assets long term. Known for his bold architecture, aggressive expansion, and willingness to challenge conventional real estate cycles, Selig became a defining figure in Pacific Northwest commercial property. His career reflects decades of high-conviction development and enduring influence on Seattle’s urban core.

Lowell Milken, cofounder of Knowledge Universe and a longtime leader in education reform and philanthropy, has built a wide-ranging career focused on improving teaching quality and expanding access to effective learning models. After an early career in law and finance, he helped develop Knowledge Universe into one of the world’s largest private education companies, spanning early childhood learning, professional development, and technology-enabled instruction. As chairman of the Milken Family Foundation, he has created nationally recognized programs such as the Milken Educator Awards and TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement. Known for his strategic vision and commitment to education innovation, Milken is a defining figure in modern philanthropic efforts to strengthen America’s schools.

Larry Silverstein, chairman of Silverstein Properties, is one of New York’s most influential real estate developers, best known for rebuilding the World Trade Center site after the September 11 attacks. A major force in Manhattan commercial property since the 1970s, Silverstein has led the development of millions of square feet of office, residential, and mixed-use space, including icons such as 7 World Trade Center, 4 World Trade Center, and the soaring 3 World Trade Center. His combination of resilience, political navigation, and long-term vision turned tragedy into an unprecedented urban redevelopment effort, cementing Silverstein as a defining figure in modern New York real estate.

Jorge Pérez, founder, chairman, and CEO of The Related Group, is widely known as the “Condo King of Miami,” having shaped the modern skyline of South Florida through four decades of large-scale residential development. Since launching the firm in 1979, Pérez has built tens of thousands of luxury, mixed-income, and urban revitalization units across the region, partnering with top global architects and redefining Miami as an international hub of design, culture, and luxury real estate. A major patron of the arts, Pérez played a central role in establishing the Pérez Art Museum Miami and continues to support cultural and community development across the city. His influence spans real estate, philanthropy, and the transformation of Miami into a global destination.

John A. Sobrato, founder of the Sobrato Organization, is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential real estate developers, building a multibillion-dollar portfolio that houses many of the world’s leading technology companies. After selling one of the Bay Area’s earliest tech office parks in the 1970s, he expanded aggressively into commercial and multifamily properties across the region, creating a dominant privately held enterprise now managed alongside the second generation. A dedicated philanthropist, Sobrato has devoted much of his wealth to education, housing, and community development, with the family pledging to give away the majority of its net worth, solidifying his impact on both the business and social fabric of Northern California.

Hussain Sajwani, founder and chairman of DAMAC Properties, is one of the Middle East’s most prominent real estate developers, known for transforming Dubai’s skyline with luxury residences, branded towers, and large-scale master-planned communities. Starting as a catering entrepreneur serving energy companies across the Gulf, Sajwani shifted into property development in the early 2000s, building DAMAC into a multibillion-dollar enterprise recognized for partnerships with global brands such as Versace, Fendi, Cavalli, and Paramount Hotels. With projects spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, London, and beyond, Sajwani has become a defining figure in luxury real estate and one of the region’s most influential business leaders.

Jeffrey Hines, chairman and co-CEO of Hines, leads one of the world’s largest and most respected privately held real estate investment, development, and management firms. The son of legendary founder Gerald D. Hines, he joined the company in the 1980s and helped expand its global footprint from a U.S.-focused developer into a multinational powerhouse operating in 30+ countries. Under his leadership, Hines has executed billions in landmark office, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects—combining cutting-edge architecture, disciplined capital management, and long-term partnerships. Known for his steady strategic vision and global mindset, Hines has cemented the firm’s position as a standard-setter in institutional real estate.

Jay Paul, founder of the Jay Paul Company, is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential and discreet real estate developers, known for creating some of the region’s most valuable and sought-after corporate campuses. Since the 1970s, he has transformed underutilized land into cutting-edge office complexes occupied by tech giants such as Google, Amazon, and Apple, while reshaping skylines with projects like San Francisco’s landmark 181 Fremont tower. Renowned for his long-term vision, premium building standards, and exceptional tenant relationships, Paul has built a multibillion-dollar empire that underpins the infrastructure of the modern tech economy—all while maintaining a notably private personal profile.

David Simon, chairman, CEO, and president of Simon Property Group, has led the company to become the largest shopping mall operator in the United States and a global leader in retail real estate. Taking over leadership in the mid-1990s, he steered the Indianapolis-based firm through major acquisitions, including the purchase of Taubman Centers, and successfully navigated challenges posed by e-commerce and shifting consumer trends. Under his guidance, Simon Property Group has maintained dominance with hundreds of malls and premium outlets, while Simon himself has earned a reputation as one of the most influential executives in American real estate.