Background
Simon, Melvin was born on October 21, 1926. Son of Max and Mae Simon.
professional developer owner real estate
Simon, Melvin was born on October 21, 1926. Son of Max and Mae Simon.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, City College of New York, 1949. Master of Business Administration in Real Estate, City College of New York, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Butler University, 1986.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Indiana University, 1991.
Leasing agent Albert Frankel Company, Indianapolis, 1955-1960. Co-founder Melvin Simon & Associates, 1959—2009, president, 1960-1973, co-chairman board, 1973. Co-owner National Basketball Association Indiana Pacers, from 1983.
Went public becoming Simon Property Group, 1993. Chairman board Simon Property Group, Inc., Indianapolis, 1993—1995, co-chairman board directors, 1995—2009. Merged with DeBartolo realty corporation to become Simon DeBartolo Group, 1996.
Reverted to Simon Property Group, 1998. Advisory board Wharton's Real Estate, Philadelphia, 1986-2009. Served in United States Army.
Advisory board dean's council Indiana University, Bloomington. Board directors United Cerebral Palsy, Indianapolis, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Indianapolis, Jewish Welfare Foundation, Indianapolis. Trustee Urban Land Institute, International Council Shopping Centers.
Married Bren Burns, September 14, 1972. Children: Deborah, Cynthia, Tamme, David, Max (deceased 1999).