Jack Benaroya

Jack A. Benaroya
Born(1921-07-11)July 11, 1921
Montgomery, Alabama
DiedMay 11, 2012(2012-05-11) (aged 90)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFounder of the Benaroya Company
SpouseRebecca Benaroya
ChildrenDonna Benaroya
Alan Benaroya
Larry Benaroya

Jack A. Benaroya (July 11, 1921 – May 11, 2012) was a pioneering real estate developer who built what became the Northwest’s largest privately-held commercial real-estate empire which he sold in 1984 for $315 million.

After selling his company, he became a venture capitalist and was an early investor in Starbucks.[1] He was noted for being a philanthropist and prominent civic leader in Seattle, Washington.[2]

  1. ^ Kugiya, Hugo. "Seattle's Coffee King -- In The Beginning Was A Quaint Little Roasting Company. Then Came Howard Schultz". Seattletimes.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Jack Benaroya, 90, was a prolific developer and quiet philanthropist". Seattletimes.com. 11 May 2012. Benaroya became better-known for his philanthropic activities