Nationality United States Spouse Bui Simon (m. 2002) Ethnicity Jewish Net worth 2.9 billion USD (2015) | Name Herbert Simon Role Magnate | |
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Children Tentwo with first wifethree with Meyertwo with Nakhirunkanokthree adopted children Nephews David Simon, Joshua Max Simon Similar People Melvin Simon, Bui Simon, David Simon, Denise DeBartolo York, Edward J DeBartolo - Sr | ||
Herbert "Herb" Simon (born October 23, 1934) is an American real estate developer. He resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was educated at the City College of New York. He is the owner of the Indiana Pacers, and chairman emeritus of the shopping mall developer Simon Property Group. In 2010, he purchased Kirkus Reviews.
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Early life and education
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. His brother is the late Melvin Simon. Herbert Simon graduated from The City College of New York with a B.B.A. in Business.
Personal life
Simon has been married three times. His first wife was Sheila Simon. Simon has two children from his first marriage including Stephen Howard Simon, founder of Simon Equity LLC who is married to artist Catherine Garvey Simon.
In 1981, Simon married Diane Meyer, political staffer for Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana. She was previously married to N. Stuart Grauel, the then Deputy Secretary of State of Indiana. They divorced in 2000. They have three children:
In 2002, Simon married Porntip Bui Nakhirunkanok (born February 7, 1969, Bangkok, Thailand), Miss Universe 1988. They have two biological children and have also adopted the three children of Porntip Bui Simon's sister who is deceased.
Indiana Pacers
In 1983, Simon and his brother, Mel, purchased the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He is also the owner of the WNBA's Indiana Fever.