Background
Sokolov, Richard Saul was born on December 7, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Morris and Estelle Rita Sokolov.
Sokolov, Richard Saul was born on December 7, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Morris and Estelle Rita Sokolov.
Bachelor, Pennsylvania State University, 1971. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1974.
Associate Weinberg & Green, Baltimore, 1974-1980, partner, 1980-1982. Vice president, general counsel The Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation, Youngstown, Ohio, 1982-1986, senior vice president development, general council, 1986-1994. President, Chief Executive Officer DeBartolo realty corporation, 1994-1996.
President, chief operating officer Simon DeBartolo Group, Indianapolis, 1996-1998. Pres, chief operating officer Simon Property Group, since 1998.
Member investment committee Jewish Federation, Youngstown, since 1992. Trustee University Wisconsin-Madison Center for Urban Land Economics Research, Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way. Member International Council Shopping Centers (trustee since 1994, chairman 1998-1999), American Jewish Committee (board governors).
Married Susan Barbara Saltzman, August 13, 1972. Children: Lisa, Anne, Kate.