Adam Gordon (businessman)

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Adam Gordon
Born (1960-09-23) September 23, 1960 (age 63)
New York, U.S.[1]
Alma materUniversity of Michigan, Wharton School
OccupationReal estate developer
SpouseKristina O'Neal[2]

Adam I Gordon is an American environmentalist and real estate developer.[3] He is an emeritus member of the Directors’ Council at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and developed institutions 100-year plan.[4]

He has collaborated with researchers from Stanford University to devise a fire resilience strategy for the ecosystem of Knights Valley.[5]

He is the managing partner of Wildflowers studio along with Robert Deniro.[6]

Biography[edit]

He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations with distinction, followed by obtaining an MBA in finance from The Wharton School.[7]

Career[edit]

Prior to Wildflower, Gordon co-founded Madison Development, working in urban infill self-storage facilities and single-family townhouse development.[8] Gordon collaborated with architect Steven Harris to create a collection of homes in New York.[9]

He has also worked in oceanography as a member of the Directors’ Council at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and for his endeavors in sustainable agriculture with Knights Valley Wagyu.[10][11]

Gordon's ranching methods include allowing cows to roam freely, restoring areas that have been overgrazed, and implementing bans on pesticides and hormones.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bockmann, Rich (2 March 2022). "Adam Gordon's Wildflower sells Bronx". The Real Deal.
  2. ^ Ngu, Dong. "OPEN PLAN". discount mags.
  3. ^ "Adam Gordon". Commercial Observer. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  4. ^ "At Knights Valley Wagyu, Respecting Cows and the Environment Go Hand in Hand | The Slowdown". The Slowdown. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  5. ^ Baime, AJ. "A Ford Bronco That Rides With the Wild Donkeys The 1971 model is a favorite of the real-estate developer Adam Gordon". Wall Street Journal.
  6. ^ "notables real-estate 2021 adam gordon". Crain's New York Business.
  7. ^ "Elizabeth B. Glass, Adam I. Gordon". The New York Times. 17 September 1995.
  8. ^ Clarke, Katherine (2014-01-10). "Adam Gordon | Madison Development | Storage". The Real Deal. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  9. ^ Chaban, Matt (2014-03-14). "Adam Gordon and Steven Harris build for themselves, and it sells". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  10. ^ "Adam Gordon - Sustainability Solutions Café". Environmental Studies. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  11. ^ "Edition Farm Changes Ownership". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  12. ^ Ngo, Dung (2022-01-10). "Inside an Airy Sonoma Escape Nestled Into the Land". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2024-04-03.

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