Alan M. Leventhal
Alan M. Leventhal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Education | B.S. Northwestern University M.B.A. Dartmouth College |
| Occupation | real estate investor |
| Known for | chairman of Beacon Capital Partners |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Gant Leventhal (divorced) Sherry Marcus Leventhal |
| Parent(s) | Muriel Guren Leventhal Norman Leventhal |
| Family | Mark Leventhal (brother) Paula Leventhal Sidman (sister) |
Alan M. Leventhal (born 1953) is the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Beacon Capital Partners.[1] Leventhal served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Beacon Properties Corporation, one of the largest real estate investment trusts (REIT) in the United States.[2]
Education
Leventhal was born to a American family, the son of Muriel (née Guren) and Norman Leventhal.[3] He has two siblings, Mark Leventhal, and Paula Leventhal Sidman.[3] He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Northwestern University in 1974 and a Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 1976.[2][4] Leventhal was Chairman of Boston University's Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2008,[2] a trustee of Northwestern University[2] and an overseer of the Tuck School of Business.[4] He also serves on the board of the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA), the board of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, and the board of Friends of Post Office Square.[citation needed]
Leventhal has lectured at the Tuck School of Business[4] and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Real Estate.[citation needed] Leventhal was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from Boston University on May 17, 2009.[2]
Philanthropy and awards
Leventhal and his wife, Sherry, are philanthropists,[5] who operate the Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Foundation.[6] They made a $5 million donation to Boston University.[2] Moreover, his family has given $10 million to the Boston Public Library for the creation of the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center.[7]
Leventhal was awarded the Realty Stock Review's "Outstanding CEO Award" for 1996 and 1997, and the Commercial Property News "Office Property Executive of the Year" for 1996. In 2004 he received Ernst & Young's New England Entrepreneur of the year award.[8]
Personal life
Leventhal has been married twice. His first wife was Carol (née Gant) Leventhal; they had three sons, Jeremy Nathaniel Leventhal, Alexander Leventhal, and Evan Levanthal.[9][10] Leventhal is married to Sherry Marcus;[11] they have two daughters.[12] His wife earned a B.A. in English at Northwestern University in 1974 and is a 1977 graduate of the Tulane School of Law.[12] His sons Alex and Jeremy founded Faros Properties, a real estate investment firm based in Rye, New York and New York City.[13]
References
- ^ Greg O'Brien (September 2003). "The Next Tycoon". Boston Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Vicky Waltz (May 12, 2009). "Honoring Alan M. Leventhal". Boston University. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ a b Boston Globe: "Norman Leventhal at 97; enhancer of lives and landmarks" By Bryan Marquard April 5, 2015
- ^ a b c "Alan Leventhal". Donor Profiles. Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ "AmeriCorps proves its worth in urban classrooms". Boston Globe. February 4, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ "Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Foundation". Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ "BPL Charts Modern Course for its Maps". Boston.com. January 3, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ "Alan M Leventhal". Beacon Capital. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ Boston Globe: "STEVEN N. GANT" January 26, 2013
- ^ New York Times: "Caroline Scheinfeld, Jeremy Leventhal" April 19, 2015
- ^ Isidore newman School: "Fred! The Musical Still Inspires After 40 Years" December 23, 2012
- ^ a b Boston University: "SHERRY LEVENTHAL (PARENT CAS’02, MED’07, ’09)" retrieved May 18, 2015
- ^ Westchester Magazine: "Wunderkinds 2013: Jeremy Leventhal, 28 - Managing Partner, Faros Properties" BY ALYSON KRUEGER 2Q 2013
External links
- Beacon Capital Partners (company website)