Background
Simon was born to a Jewish family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and grew up in the Bronx, the son of Max and Mae Simon. His father was a tailor who had emigrated from Central Europe.
professional developer owner real estate
Simon was born to a Jewish family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and grew up in the Bronx, the son of Max and Mae Simon. His father was a tailor who had emigrated from Central Europe.
He was educated at the City College of New York. Herbert Simon graduated from The City College of New York with a B.B.A. in Business.
With Albert Frankel Company, Indianapolis, 1959. Co-founder Melvin Simon and Associates, Inc., since 1959. Co-owner Pacers Sports and Entertainment, since 1983, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, since 2008.
Went public and became Simon Property Group, 1993. Chief Executive Officer Simon Property Group, Inc., 1993—1995. Merged with DeBartolo realty corporation and became Simon DeBartolo Group, 1996.
Name changed back to Simon Property Group, 1998. Co-chairman board Simon Property Group, Inc., since 1995.
Married Bui Simon; children: Jennifer, Stephen, Sarah, Rachel, Asher, Sean.