Jack Benaroya
Jack A. Benaroya | |
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| Born | July 11, 1921 |
| Died | May 11, 2012 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Founder of the Benaroya Company |
| Spouse | Rebecca Benaroya |
| Children | Donna 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. He was noted for being a philanthropist and prominent civic leader in Seattle, Washington.