Early Life and Education
Henry Ross Perot Jr. was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 7, 1958, to businessman Ross Perot and Margot Birmingham Perot. He graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas in 1977 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree from Vanderbilt University. Perot Jr. served in the United States Air Force for eight and a half years and was a fighter pilot.
Rise to Success
Perot Jr. embarked on a successful business career, following in his father's footsteps. He is the chairman of The Perot Group, managing the family's diverse interests in real estate, oil and gas, and financial investments. His most notable achievement is the development of AllianceTexas, a 27,000-acre master-planned community near Fort Worth. This project includes the Fort Worth Alliance Airport, the world's first industrial airport. AllianceTexas has created over 66,000 jobs and has generated an estimated $130 billion in regional economic impact.
Key Business Strategies
Perot Jr. founded Hillwood in 1988, a real estate investment and development company. Hillwood has developed over 290 million square feet of industrial space and 90 residential communities. A key strategy has been the focus on developing industrial properties, meeting the demands of growing businesses. Perot Jr. also served as chairman of the Texas Governor's Task Force for Economic Growth from 2002 to 2003.
Philanthropy
Perot Jr. and his wife Sarah, lead the Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation. The foundation supports healthcare, education, and community initiatives, including medical research at UT Southwestern. In addition to the foundation, he has served on the boards of St. Mark's School of Texas, Southern Methodist University, and Vanderbilt University. He is also a strong supporter of the arts and various non-profit organizations.
