David Walentas
| David Walentas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1938 (age 76–77) Rochester, New York, United States |
| Residence | New York City, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Net worth | US$1.99 billion (October 2015)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Walentas |
David Walentas (born 1938) is an American billionaire real estate developer.
Early life
Walentas was born to a Jewish family[2] in Rochester, New York.[3] When he was five, his postal worker father suffered a stroke in his 30s and was left paralyzed. His mother had to work two jobs, and David and his older brother Peter went to live on nearby farms, "milking cows and shoveling shit," as "an indentured orphan."[3] He eventually went to the University of Virginia and received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.[3]
Career
With his Two Trees Management company, Walentas has transformed the DUMBO area of Brooklyn.
As of October 2015, he had a net worth of US$1.99 billion.[1]
Personal life
Walentas is married with two children and lives in New York City.[1] He is "a passionate polo player". His wife Jane is an artist.[3] His son Jed Walentas is CEO of Two Trees.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "David Walentas". Forbes. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ↑ New York Magazine: "The Flying Walentases - DUMBO dynasty devours Domino, extends Brooklyn domination" By Gabriel Sherman June 17, 2014
- 1 2 3 4 Marcia Greenwood (2014-10-14). "David Walentas: From nowhere to billionaire". Democratandchronicle.com. Retrieved 2015-10-08.