JAMES D. TATE

PRESIDENT & CEO, TATE CAPITAL, MIAMI

With a 50-person team of specialists, this firm's reach spans from a $175-million-per-year manufacturing apparel enterprise to a premier billion-dollar real estate portfolio. It's currently teaming up with the Related Group and Rok Acquisitions to build the St. Regis Resort and Residences, Bahia Mar Resort, a $2-billion development at a Fort Lauderdale megayacht marina that will feature two 23-story condo towers and a 197-room hotel. It recently created a trust fund that will be funded through a portion of the St. Regis sales and will be used for community needs such as workforce housing, environmental issues, homelessness, mentoring and STEM programming in underserved areas.

EDUCATION: University of Florida (BA)

giving back: Being a member of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Executive board of trustees.

DAILY ROUTINE: I am an avid tennis player and love working out, especially utilizing high-impact cardio exercise routines.

NOTABLE TRENDS: A trend towards health and wellness is finding its way into our design conversations and thought process. We now incorporate wellness centers and recreational-themed parks and amenities into our multifamily communities. The market really appreciates these concepts.

FOOD FIX: Barbecuing steaks on the grill with a glass of bourbon and a big ice cube.

PERSONAL RESET: Honestly, I have learned to keep everything in perspective. If my family is happy and healthy, nothing else matters that much. If I experience a bad day or setback in business, I know I will find a solution.

IN MY DOWNTIME
“Kayaking alone with my music.”