# Stephen M. Ross

_American businessman_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Stephen Michael Ross is an American real estate developer, philanthropist, and sports team owner. Ross is the chairman of Related Companies, a global real estate development firm he founded in 1972. Related is best known for developing Deutsche Bank Center, as well as the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project. Ross had a net worth of $10.1 billion in 2020, ranking him 185 on Forbes Billionaires List in 2020. In 2026, his net worth was listed as $17 billion and he was ranked #59 on the Forbes list. Ross is also the principal owner of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 May 1940 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Detroit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857#P27))
- **Occupation:** lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857#P106))
- **Political party:** Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857#P102))
- **Education:** University of Michigan; Wayne State University; New York University; University of Florida; Ross School of Business; New York University School of Law; Wayne State University Law School; Miami Beach Senior High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857#P69))
- **Spouse:** Kara Ross ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857#P26))

## Questions

**When was Stephen M. Ross born?**  
Stephen M. Ross was born on 10 May 1940 in Detroit.

**Where did Stephen M. Ross study?**  
Stephen M. Ross was educated at University of Michigan, Wayne State University, New York University, University of Florida.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Stephen M. Ross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_M._Ross) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q7609857](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7609857) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Stephen M. Ross.jpg by Stephenrossbeachhigh.jpg : Fredler Brave, taken by me at the event. derivative work: Materialscientist (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stephen_M._Ross.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Stephen M. Ross". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/stephen-m-ross. Retrieved 5 November 2026.