CHAIRMAN, CEO, RELATED CALIFORNIA
WHY:Â Founded California unit of real estate giant Related Co. in 1989, oversees all of company’s multifamily and mixed-use development activity in the state.
IN THE NEWS: Has early-stage plans in works for 42-acre redevelopment project in south Santa Ana in the South Coast Metro area. 3,750 apartments, 350K square feet of retail, dining and commercial, 200 senior housing units and a 250-room premium hotel proposed.
NOTABLE: The Bill Witte and Keiko Sakamoto Shop named after couple at new OC Museum of Art. Also has naming rights for a new library lecture hall planned next to Newport Beach’s central library.
