Early Life and Education
Stuart A. Miller was born on August 8, 1957. He is the son of Leonard Miller, who founded Lennar Corporation. Miller earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 1979 and a law degree from the University of Miami in 1982.
Rise to Success
After graduating from law school, Miller joined Lennar Corporation in 1982. He served as the President of the Homebuilding and Investment and Commercial Properties Division from 1991 to October 1997. He then became CEO of Lennar in April 1997, a position he held until April 2018. During his tenure as CEO, Miller oversaw the acquisition of several homebuilding companies, doubling the size of Lennar. He also guided Lennar through the spin-off of its commercial real estate business, LNR Property Corporation.
Key Business Strategies
Miller's leadership was instrumental in Lennar's strategic moves. He focused on acquiring properties at reduced prices during the 1990s market crash. He oversaw the company's expansion into new markets and the acquisition of several regional homebuilders. Lennar has expanded its homebuilding operations and introduced innovative features for buyers. Miller co-founded East Rock, a family office, in 2005.
Philanthropy
Stuart Miller has been involved in philanthropy. He served on the boards of the Alonzo Mourning Charities and the Overtown Youth Center. He was the Chairman of the 2013 Dolphins Cycling Challenge, which benefited the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. He also serves as Co-Chairman of the Miami Dolphins Foundation.