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Aviation interest

Ross Perot Jr. reportedly owns a Northrop T-38 Talon supersonic jet trainer, formerly NASA's, current civilian registration N38MX. It sports a Thunderbirds paint scheme. See:

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=N38MX&distinct_entry=true

--Aldo L 03:38, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

The T-38 Talon jet ownership is in dispute. See: http://archive.fortune.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2004/05/31/370705/index.htm --tisfortexan —Preceding undated comment added 04:22, 12 April 2016 (UTC)

Making updates and some corrections to the Page -

April 2026 To the Wikipedia Editors,

My name is James Fuller, and I represent Hillwood/Perot Group. In accordance with Wikipedia’s conflict of interest (COI) guidelines, I’m disclosing my affiliation.

I’m proposing updates to the Ross Perot Jr. article to more fully and accurately reflect his business efforts and accomplishments, philanthropic work, and public service, supported by reliable, independent sources and written in a neutral tone.

Proposed Page Edits and Additions and Relevant Sources by Section:

Page Correction Requests: 1. AllianceTexas, is the proper spelling for this project. Currently, it is written as “Alliance, Texas.” Sources are below:

Source: https://www.alliancetexas.com/

• https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/industrial/embraer-expansion-helps-position-alliancetexas-as-aerospace-industry-leader-131465

• https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2025/08/29/after-a-quiet-year-for-construction-alliancetexas-announces-11m-square-foot-development/

2. Edit: Fort Worth Alliance Airport – had undergone a name change. It is now called “Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport” (AFW).

Sources below to confirm this edit:

https://www.perotfield.com

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2025/10/20/embraer-breaks-ground-on-new-maintenance-hub-at-fort-worth-alliance-airport/

https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/transportation/2025/08/26/fort-worth-officials-accept-111k-grant-for-alliance-airport-3-more-updates-from-city-council/

Additional Content Requests:

Add “As Chairman of the Perot Companies, which manages and oversees the various business interests of the family and Hillwood, Ross has led the development of several transformative large-scale commercial and industrial developments such as AllianceTexas, AllianceCalifornia, and Victory Park in Dallas.

AllianceTexas, a 27,000-acre logistics hub, an inland port and major mixed-use development, is also home to the world’s first industrial airport, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which ranks among the top-twenty commercial airports with regard to air cargo transportation.”

Sources for the above are: • https://fortworthreport.org/2022/10/07/alliance-airport-named-one-of-top-20-cargo-airports/ • https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2022/10/alliance-airport • https://fortworthinc.com/news/fort-worth-alliance-airport-recognized-as-a-top-20-u-s-air-c/ = Additional Content: Add: “AllianceTexas has grown into a global logistics hub that is nearly twice the size of Manhattan. Since its inception in 1988, AllianceTexas has become home to 602 companies, generating nearly $142.9 billion in regional economic impact and creating more than 73,000 direct jobs.”

Sources for above:

• https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/ross-perot-jr-to-speak-at-odessa-chamber-of-commerce-annual-banquet-awards-dinner/ • https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2025/04/smu-spears-institute-ross-perot-jr-clark-hunt-living-legend-awards/ • https://fortworthinc.com/news/alliancetexas-generates-130-billion-economic-impact-over-35-/ • https://fortworthinc.com/news/alliancetexas-economic-impact-tops-142-9-billion-as-growth-c/?utm_source=chatgpt.com • https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/development/2026/02/25/alliancetexas-total-investment-in-north-texas-exceeded-18b-in-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Add: Hillwood’s development timeline highlights: • Acquisition in 1985 of 13,000 acres north of Fort Worth for what would become the Alliance region. • In 1988, the founding of Hillwood Residential and the first master-planned community (Park Glen) in Fort Worth. • In 2001, development of Victory Park in Dallas, including the American Airlines Center and mixed-use infrastructure. • Expansion beyond North Texas into national markets and new business divisions including Hillwood Urban, Hillwood Energy, and international presence. • Partnered with Paramount Pictures and Tayor Sheriden’s SGS Studios to build and host the largest production studio and soundstage in Texas.

Additional Source Materials on AllianceTexas Creation, Expansion and Impact: • https://www.hillwood.com/newsroom/press-releases/alliancetexas-reaches-130-billion-in-economic-impact-for-north-texas/ • https://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/fort-worth/article294833984.html • https://dallasinnovates.com/alliancetexas-at-35-how-a-pioneering-vision-led-to-a-120-billion-game-changer/

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Add - “Hillwood’s Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) Ross Perot Jr. founded the Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) as a public-private ecosystem designed to advance and commercialize next-generation surface and air mobility technologies. The MIZ leverages strategic infrastructure like Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and the BNSF intermodal facility to serve as a real-world testbed. Through his leadership, the MIZ has become a proving ground for autonomous trucking, drone deliveries, eVTOL aircraft, and other cutting-edge innovations, reinforcing Perot’s long-standing commitment to positioning North Texas at the forefront of transportation and logistics advancement."

Sources for the above are:

• https://fortworthbusiness.com/business/its-conglobal-intermodel-alliancetexas-miz/ • https://www.alliancetexasmiz.com • https://dallasinnovates.com/how-alliancetexas-mobility-innovation-zone-is-defining-the-future-of-logistics-1122/ • https://www.govtech.com/smart-cities/north-texas-innovation-zone-aims-to-drive-av-delivery-tech

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Add: "Ross Perot Jr. led Hillwood’s expansion into California through the creation of AllianceCalifornia, a 2,000-acre industrial and logistics redevelopment of the former Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino. Selected as master developer in 2002, Hillwood applied the same public-private model first established at AllianceTexas, transforming a closed military base into a major job-creation and economic-growth hub.

Under Perot’s leadership, Hillwood assembled and entitled the land surrounding what is now San Bernardino International Airport, secured long-term development agreements with local and federal agencies, and attracted major national tenants including Amazon, Kohl’s, Stater Bros., PepsiCo/Quaker, Medline, Mattel, and Pactiv. The project has restored and surpassed the jobs lost after the base’s closure, generating over 12,000 permanent jobs and more than $2 billion in annual economic output for the Inland Empire region."

Sources for the Above: • https://www.sbsun.com/2019/03/29/san-bernardino-marks-25-years-since-closing-of-norton-air-force-base-eyes-future/ • https://www.ocregister.com/2019/02/17/massive-air-cargo-logistics-center-coming-to-san-bernardino-international-airport/?noamp=mobile • https://www.sbsun.com/2023/02/07/john-magness-master-developer-of-san-bernardinos-norton-air-force-base-dies/

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Add: "AllianceCalifornia has also positioned the San Bernardino airport as one of the nation’s fastest-growing cargo hubs, anchored by the Eastgate Air Cargo Facility and other large-scale distribution centers. In 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the former base’s transformation with a national reuse award for successful community and commercial redevelopment.

Perot Jr. served as the driving force behind the development of Victory Park, a 75-acre mixed-use district located northwest of downtown Dallas. Under Perot’s leadership, Victory Park transformed a large environmental brownfield site and previously underutilized corridor into a high-profile commercial, entertainment, and residential venue within Dallas. Perot also led the community effort to build the American Airlines Arena in Victory Park, which currently hosts the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars professional sports teams. The project helped elevate the city’s profile for large-scale urban infill development while introducing a coordinated private-sector-led redevelopment model for such large-scale projects."

Sources for Above: • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/10/27/after-25-years-dallas-victory-park-is-nearing-the-finish-line/ • https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2014/real-estate-annual/30-things-that-changed-dallas-commercial-real-estate/3/ • https://www.epa.gov/archive/epapages/newsroom_archive/newsreleases/fd8bd55df2f70b48852572c10072e303.html • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/10/27/after-25-years-dallas-victory-park-is-nearing-the-finish-line/

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Add: "Hillwood’s Communities division has created several master planned communities throughout Texas and has residential developments in other states as well. Recent new communities announced by Hillwood include Landmark by Hillwood, a 3,200-acre residential and mixed-use development near Denton, Texas; Ramble by Hillwood, a 1,380-acre master-planned community in Celina, Texas; Valencia by Hillwood, a 440-acre community located near Houston; and Treeline by Hillwood, an 800-acre master-planned community located near Justin, Texas."

Sources for Above: • https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/galveston-old-oleander-restaurant-grocery-store-17783263.php • https://dentonrc.com/news/housing_and_real_estate/hillwood-details-phase-1-of-landmark-a-10b-denton-mega-development-near-argyle/article_f43ac0f9-6168-468b-823f-f5faf25ba2d0.html • https://fortworthreport.org/2023/10/07/trademark-property-plans-more-pedestrian-friendly-left-bank/ • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2024/01/30/new-celina-community-will-bring-4000-homes/

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Add - "Prior large-scale, master-planned communities by Hillwood include Harvest, located in North Lake and Argyle, Texas; Pecan Square, located in Northlake, Texas; Union Park, located in Little Elm, Texas; Pomona, located in Manvel, Texas; Wolf Ranch, located in Georgetown, Texas; and Lilyana, located in Celina, Texas."

Sources for the Above are:

• https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/flower-mound-highland-village-argyle/development/2024/06/22/harvest-neighborhood-offers-farm-like-feel-for-argyle-northlake-residents/ • https://www.neighborhoods.com/blog/hillwoods-15-billion-community-bringing-3000-homes-to-northlake • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/07/25/five-dallas-fort-worth-communities-among-top-selling-in-the-us/ • https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/07/15/georgetown-wolf-ranch-development.html

Landmark Project Sources: • https://therealdeal.com/texas/dallas/2024/07/22/hillwood-sets-plans-for-landmark-in-denton/ • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2024/07/18/hillwood-finalizes-plans-for-massive-mixed-use-project-in-alliancetexas-corridor/ • https://www.hillwoodcommunities.com/lifestyle-communities/landmark/

Ramble Project Sources are: • https://www.hillwoodcommunities.com/lifestyle-communities/ramble/ • https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/prosper-celina/government/2024/10/16/ramble-development-gains-acreage-makes-headway-in-celina/ • https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2024/10/26/ramble-hillwood-celina-hillwood-construction-start.html

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Add - "Perot also co-founded Perot Systems in 1988 and later served as Perot Systems’ President, CEO, and Chairman. The company went public in 1999 at $16 per share and surged to $47 on its first day. The company was acquired by Dell in 2009 for $3.9 billion, after which Perot served on Dell’s board of directors until 2013. More recently, Ross has invested in and serves as a board member for GuideIT, an IT services firm located in Dallas, Texas."

Sources for the Above:

• https://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/2018/05/04/can-the-perot-magic-work-again-for-a-small-plano-it-company/

• https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/techflash/2015/02/ross-perot-jr-becomes-majority-stakeholder-of.html

• https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2014/september/meet-ceo-chuck-lyles-of-guideit/

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Perot Systems Corporation Sources: • https://www.clementscenter.org/person/ross-perot-jr/ • https://ir.nasdaq.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nasdaq-convene-texas-business-leaders-honor-legacy-ross-perot-jr • https://www.smu.edu/provost/ethics/events/ethicsaward/perot-jr • https://www.wired.com/1999/02/perot-wins-investors-vote/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Additional Hillwood Sources are:

• https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2025/09/24/construction-underway-industrial-spec-building.html • https://greenstreetnews.com/article/hillwood-secures-e94m-financing-for-german-industrial-project/ • https://www.costar.com/article/2024202694/leasing-activity-pushes-hillwood-to-kick-off-large-industrial-developments-in-fort-worth • https://www.costar.com/article/426209364/perots-hillwood-joins-clarius-partners-for-industrial-development-near-chicago • https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/13/texas-big-landman-producer-sheridan-hillwood-paramount-partner-on-fort-worth-studio/ • https://www.hillwood.com/newsroom/press-releases/hillwood-and-sgs-studios-launch-largest-production-campus-in-texas-450000-sf-studio-facility-now-active-in-fort-worths-alliancetexas/ • https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2025/08/15/hillwood-partners-with-paramount-pictures-landman-producers-to-bring-tv-studio-to-alliance/ • https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2025/08/28/hillwood-to-add-more-industrial-buildings-at-alliancetexas/ •

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Add - "Aviation Involvement: Ross Perot Jr. is a former U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantom II pilot and completed the first helicopter circumnavigation of the globe. He has also used his family and business aviation resources to support military and humanitarian missions, including transporting wounded veterans and delivering emergency aid. In 2019, he received the Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, and most recently, Ross was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, class of 2026."

Aviation Sources: • Ross Perot Jr. served as a U.S. Air Force pilot, with experience flying the F-4 Phantom II during his 8.5-year military tenure. • https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.webapp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=119819&binder=true • https://lonestarflight.org/hall-of-fame/h-ross-perot-jr/ • https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/boss-perot-jr/ • 2019 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award: • https://nbaa.org/2019-press-releases/nbaa-bestow-highest-honor-aviator-businessman-philanthropist-ross-perot-jr/#:~:text=»%20Press%20Releases-,NBAA%20to%20Bestow%20Highest%20Honor%20on%20Aviator,%2C%20Philanthropist%20Ross%20Perot%2C%20Jr.&text=Washington%2C%20DC%2C%20Sept.,aviation%20champion%20Ross%20Perot%2C%20Jr • https://stateaviationjournal.com/index.php/national-news/nbaa-to-bestow-highest-honor-on-aviator-businessman-philanthropist-ross-perot-jr • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DycKLLPNesA

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Add: "Ross Perot has consistently leveraged his aviation expertise for good – for instance, by offering his family’s fleet of aircraft to support humanitarian missions and transport wounded veterans."

Sources for the Above Content: • https://angelflightwest.org/news/10th-annual-endeavor-awards-businessman-and-aviation-enthusiast-ross-perot-jr-to-receive-2024-inspiration-award/ • https://www.dallasnews.com/fwddfw/2024/03/13/beyond-the-call-of-duty-how-hillwood-paves-new-paths-for-veterans/

2026 Aviation Hall of Fame Source: • https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-10-14/perot-greene-sullenberger-2026-hall-fame-class

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Add - "Early-Stage Venture Capital More recently, Ross joined Anurag Jain to form Perot Jain. Founded in 2014 by Ross Perot Jr. and business partner Anurag Jain, Perot Jain is a Dallas-based early-stage venture capital firm. The firm invests in innovative startups across sectors including healthcare, supply chain, defense, real estate technology, and business services. Perot Jain focuses on long-term and hands-on support, providing patient capital, strategic guidance, and access to an extensive business network. The firm is structured to operate without traditional fund cycles, allowing flexibility in investment horizons and outcomes Representative portfolio companies include Cecilian Partners, Diagnostic Robotics, Immunai, Skyline Robotics, and Octopai. Through these and other investments, Perot Jain focuses on supporting early-stage founders and advancing practical innovation in key industries."

Perot Jain Sources: • https://perotjain.com • https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/08/perot-jain-techlab-program-enables-entrepreneurial-experience-for-technical-students/ • https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2018/08/15/ross-perot-jr-s-venture-capital-firm-eyes-three.html • https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2023/december/meet-anurag-jain-north-texas-modern-day-warrior-poetcowboy • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/banking/2025/12/14/dallas-fort-worth-cowboy-capitalism-carves-its-own-niche-in-venture-capital/

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add - "Public and Civic Leadership: Ross Perot Jr. serves as Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and holds board positions with the American Enterprise Institute, the Hoover Institution, and the Dallas Citizens Council. Ross is also a Board Member Emeritus for both Vanderbilt University and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Previously, Ross served as the Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Memorial, leading the 14-year effort to build the United States Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial was dedicated in October 2006."

Sources for Above Content: • https://www.uschamber.com/about/meet-our-board-chair?utm_source=chatgpt.com • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/entrepreneurs/2025/06/12/ross-perot-jr-named-board-chair-of-us-chamber-of-commerce/ • https://www.dallasfed.org/research/perspectives/2017/17perot • https://www.uschamber.com/about/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-elects-business-leader-ross-perot-jr-board-chair

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Add/Revise to include - "Professional Sports Ventures: From 1996 to 2000, Ross Perot Jr. was the principal owner of the Dallas Mavericks, during which time the team’s value reportedly doubled to $280 million. He was involved in the development of the American Airlines Center at Victory Park in Dallas, Texas, and led the effort to recruit and sign Wang Zhizhi, the NBA’s first Chinese-born player. In 2023, he became a co-owner of the Texas Super Kings, a Major League Cricket franchise launched with over $120 million in league-wide backing."

Sources for Above:

• https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-nba-owners-20140504-story.html • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/10/27/after-25-years-dallas-victory-park-is-nearing-the-finish-line/ • https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2023/03/north-texas-pro-cricket-team-partners-with-four-time-indian-champs/

Dallas Mavericks Ownership Sources: • Recruited the first Chinese-born NBA player (Wang Zhizhi) [Source] [Source] [Source] The Mavericks signed Wang Zhizhi in 2001, making him the first Chinese-born player in the NBA

Sources for Above: • https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2001/0405/1168255.html • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBo-XTjzt2U • https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1917/career •

• Doubled franchise value to approximately $280 million Forbes reported Perot sold the Mavericks to Mark Cuban for $280 million in 2000

Sources for the Above:

• https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mavericks-are-nbas-ninth-most-valuable-team/160864/ • https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2023/12/21/adelson-has-option-to-buy-another-20-of-dallas-mavericks-from-cuban/ • https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2018/01/04/oh-my-god-this-is-really-happening-inside-mark-cuban-s-mind-when-he-bought-the-mavericks-18-years-ago/

Additional Content: Add - "Philanthropy: Through the Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation, he has supported initiatives in education, veterans’ services, hunger relief, and cultural institutions. Reported contributions include $50 million to UT Southwestern Medical Center (2022), $10.5 million to the North Texas Food Bank (2022), $50 million to establish the Perot Museum of Nature and Science (2008), and $8 million to fund scholarships at Vanderbilt University (2020). In 2025, the Foundation expanded its STEM scholarship program to support more than 1,000 underrepresented students annually. Other initiatives include the donation of a Bell 407GX helicopter to the Dallas Police Department (2023), and support for veteran housing through Building Homes for Heroes, including the organization’s 300th home milestone in 2022."

Sources for the Above: • https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/november-perot-family-gift.html • https://www.perotmuseum.org/about-us/mission-and-history/ • https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/ross-perot-jr-donates-helicopter-to-dallas-police/2829012/ • https://www.dallasnews.com/business/philanthropy/2022/11/03/perot-family-donates-50m-to-ut-southwestern-dual-degree-program-for-medical-researchers/ • https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2022/02/21/north-texas-food-bank-receives-105-million-donation-one-of-the-largest-gifts-in-its-history/ • https://www.hillwood.com/newsroom/news-articles/hillwoods-5000-donation-helps-the-denton-community-food-center-feed-50-families-for-a-week/ • https://vanderbilthustler.com/2020/06/07/vanderbilt-announces-new-nicholas-s-zeppos-scholarship/ • https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/education/vanderbilt-lands-8m-gift-for-scholarship-fund/article_5074ff37-1d17-5364-a43c-9d241335b29f.html •

Awards and Recognition:

Recent honors include: • Nasdaq Lifetime Achievement Award (2025) • SMU Spears Institute Living Legend Award (2025) • Angel Flight West Endeavor Award (2024) • Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy (2023) • UT Southwestern Medical Foundation Sprague Award (2024) • Manhattan Institute Alexander Hamilton Award (2024) • North Texas Food Bank Golden Fork Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) • SMU J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award (2020) • Texas Business Hall of Fame Inductee (2011) • Gold Metal Award for Extraordinary Service, presented by President Ronald Reagan (198X) • The Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship • Secretary of Defense Media for Outstanding Public Service

Civil Leadership Sources: 1. Chairman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce [Source] [Source] [Source] [Source] [Source] Elected in early 2025, Perot Jr. now serves as Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he advocates for pro-growth economic policy, global competitiveness, and private-sector innovation. Ross Perot Jr. was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in November 2024. With this pervious leadership, he collaborated with the Board Chair and senior executive team in steering pro-growth economic policies on Capitol Hill. • https://dallasinnovates.com/hillwood-chairman-ross-perot-jr-named-new-board-chair-of-u-s-chamber-of-commerce/ • https://www.uschamber.com/about/meet-our-board-chair

2. Board Member - American Enterprise Institute (AEI) [Source] [Source] [Source] [Source] • https://www.uschamber.com/about/meet-our-board-chair • https://dallasinnovates.com/hillwood-chairman-ross-perot-jr-named-new-board-chair-of-u-s-chamber-of-commerce/

Ross Perot Jr. contributes to AEI’s mission to expand liberty, increase individual opportunity, and strengthen free enterprise through public policy research and advocacy. 3. Board Member – Hoover Institution • https://www.hillwood.com/about/leadership/ • https://www.uschamber.com/about/meet-our-board-chair

As a Hoover Institution board member, Perot supports its research on economic policy, government reform, and democratic institutions. 4. Chairman – EastWest Institute & Board Member – Dallas Citizens Council [Source] [Source] [Source] Ross Perot Jr. supports civic leadership and regional economic development initiatives as part of this influential North Texas organization. https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2020/02/ross-perot-jr-to-receive-j-erik-jonsson-ethics-award-from-smu/ https://living-legends-of-aviation.myshopify.com/pages/ross-perot-jr

Philanthropy: 1. Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation Philanthropy [Source] [Source] [Source] [Source] Together, he and his wife, through the Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation, have supported many educational, cultural, and veterans’ organizations in North Texas, ranging from neighborhood schools to performing arts centers, the Dallas Symphony, veterans’ organizations, and food banks. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/431964344 https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant-places/texas-grants/sarah-and-ross-perot-jr-foundation https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/sarah-ross-perot-jr-foundation/summary?id=D000094523 https://news.txst.edu/inside-txst/2025/perot-gift-establishes-endowment-to-support-presidents-leadership-class.html  

2. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Scholarships in STEM [Source] [Source] [Source] In 2008, Ross Perot Jr. and his siblings donated $50 million to fund a new science museum in Dallas honoring their parents. The gift led to the creation of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, which opened in 2012 in Victory Park. The museum has since become a major hub for science and STEM education in North Texas. The Perot Family Foundation launched an expansion to its program in STEM scholarships in 2025 under Perot Jr.'s leadership. The program today provides more than 1,000 students each year in Texas, concentrating on first-generation scholars and under-represented communities who are seeking degrees in technology and engineering. https://www.perotmuseum.org/about-us/our-thanks/ https://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/arts/museums/perot-museum-of-nature-science/ https://candid.org/blogs/

3. U.S. Air Force Memorial Foundation [Source] [Source] [Source] Ross Perot Jr. is the Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Memorial Foundation, which spearheaded the 14-year program to construct the Washington, D.C., memorial to the U.S. Air Force, dedicated in 2006 to the men and women in the USAF. https://www.clementscenter.org/person/ross-perot-jr/ https://www.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2000540184/ https://lonestarflight.org/hall-of-fame/h-ross-perot-jr/

4. Bell 407GX Helicopter Donation [Source] [Source] [Source] In 2023, Ross Perot Jr. gifted the city of Dallas a Bell 407GX helicopter to aid first-responder and law enforcement operations. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/ross-perot-jr-donates-helicopter-to-dallas-police/2829012/ https://www.fox4news.com/news/perot-family-donates-new-helicopter-to-dallas-pd https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2021/12/01/businessman-ross-perot-jr-donates-helicopter-to-help-dallas-police-save-a-lot-of-lives/

5. Vanderbilt University Zeppos Scholarship Gift [Source] [Source] [Source] In 2020, the Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation gave $8 million to Vanderbilt University, creating a scholarship to honor Nicholas S. Zeppos. https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2020/05/22/vanderbilt-establishes-nicholas-s-zeppos-scholarship-with-8m-gift/ https://vanderbilthustler.com/2020/06/07/vanderbilt-announces-new-nicholas-s-zeppos-scholarship/ https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/education/vanderbilt-lands-8m-gift-for-scholarship-fund/article_5074ff37-1d17-5364-a43c-9d241335b29f.html

6. $10.5 million donation to North Texas Food Bank The Perot family (Sarah and Ross Perot Jr.) donated a groundbreaking $10.5 million in February 2022 to the North Texas Food Bank. The gift totaled $10 million for an endowment and $0.5 million for current operational expenses. https://ntfb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NTFB_Perot_Gift_News_Release_FINAL.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-food-bank-10-million-donation-perot-family/ https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/fighting-hunger/north-texas-food-bank-receives-10-5m-gift-from-perot-family/2894159/

7. $50 million gift to UT Southwestern The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation gave $50 million in November 2022 to the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at UT Southwestern Medical Center to be used in training physician-scientists of the future. The donation facilitates medical research and medical education in the North Texas region. https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/november-perot-family-gift.html https://www.dallasnews.com/business/philanthropy/2022/11/03/perot-family-donates-50m-to-ut-southwestern-dual-degree-program-for-medical-researchers/ https://candid.org/blogs/ 8. Building Homes for Heroes In 2022, Ross Perot Jr. joined Building Homes for Heroes to dedicate a mortgage free home to a wounded veteran in Hillwood’s Pecan Square community near Northlake, Texas — marking the nonprofit’s 300th home nationwide. This milestone event underscored his direct participation in veteran housing initiatives facilitated by Hillwood and its partners. Perot’s ongoing support of the program reinforces his long-standing commitment to honoring military service and aiding veteran families. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C35K0_Fs18_/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYVDkQ75RZc https://www.dallasnews.com/fwddfw/2024/03/13/beyond-the-call-of-duty-how-hillwood-paves-new-paths-for-veterans/

Awards and Honors: Awards and Honors: 1. 2025 Inaugural Nasdaq Lifetime Achievement Award Nasdaq honored Ross Perot Jr. with its first Lifetime Achievement Award in March 2025 in Dallas, for his unmatched contributions towards the Texas economy and enduring influence over innovation, technology, and community building. The award was witnessed by Governor Greg Abbott and by top state business leaders. https://ir.nasdaq.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nasdaq-convene-texas-business-leaders-honor-legacy-ross-perot-jr#:~:text=The%20award%20recognizes%20Mr.,economic%20prosperity%2C%20and%20community%20development. https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NDAQ/nasdaq-to-convene-texas-business-leaders-to-honor-the-legacy-of-ross-lz8sx3626l8l.html https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/18/3044460/0/en/Nasdaq-Deepens-Commitment-to-Texas-with-Additional-Client-Investment-Across-the-Region.html

2. 2023 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy [Source] [Source] [Source] In 2023, Ross Perot Jr. received the Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy for his contributions to U.S. aviation and military commemoration. The award recognized his aviation leadership and role in creating the U.S. Air Force Memorial. He accepted the honor at the FAI Awards Dinner in Dayton, Ohio. https://naa.aero/ross-perot-jr-named-recipient-of-2023-whitman-trophy/ https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.ajTextPost&id=3eefe141-def2-405c-81ce-c062c2b3593c https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amylspowart_congratulations-to-united-states-air-force-activity-7109937839605248000-Uv36/ 3. Texas Business Hall of Fame Inductee 2011 Ross Perot Jr. was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2011, joining an elite group of business leaders who have significantly contributed to the state’s economic growth and entrepreneurship. The ceremony highlighted his impact on real estate, aviation, and logistics through initiatives like AllianceTexas. https://texasbusiness.org/hall-of-fame/legends/ https://www.hillwood.com/newsroom/news-articles/five-inducted-into-texas-business-hall-of-fame/ https://texasbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TBHF_2011_Dinner_Program.pdf

4. Angel Flight West Endeavor Award In May 2024, Ross Perot Jr. was awarded the Angel Flight West Endeavor Inspiration Award for his service to communities in need and his contributions to aviation. https://angelflightwest.org/news/10th-annual-endeavor-awards-businessman-and-aviation-enthusiast-ross-perot-jr-to-receive-2024-inspiration-award/ https://angelflightwest.org/news/from-cheris-desk-a-recap-of-the-endeavor-awards/

5. J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award [Source] [Source] [Source] Ross Perot Jr. was awarded the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award by SMU’s Maguire Center in 2020 for his life-long civic and philanthropic leadership in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. https://www.smu.edu/provost/ethics/events/ethicsaward/perot-jr https://www.peoplenewspapers.com/news/2020/02/ross-perot-jr-to-receive-2020-j-erik-jonsson-ethics-award/

6. Sprague Award Recognition In 2024, Ross Perot Jr. and his wife, Sarah, were honored as recipients of the Southwestern Medical Foundation Sprague Award – the foundation's premier community service award – for their decades-long philanthropic contributions to pioneering medical research and healthcare in North Texas. https://swmedical.org/awards/the-sprague-award/#:~:text=Sarah%20and%20Ross%20Perot%2C%20Jr,medical%20advancement%20in%20North%20Texas https://swmedical.org/news/sarah-and-ross-perot-jr-awarded-the-sprague-award/

7. Alexander Hamilton Award In May 2024, Ross Perot Jr. received the Manhattan Institute’s prestigious Alexander Hamilton Award, which is a civic leadership award presented to exemplify community leadership, patriotism, and service. https://manhattan.institute/article/2024-alexander-hamilton-awards-kathy-crow-and-ross-perot-jr https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kathy-crow-66807416_2024-alexander-hamilton-awards-kathy-crow-activity-7196429618663276545-1Fr6/

8. North Texas Food Bank Golden Fork Award

In 2024, Ross Perot Jr. & family received the North Texas Food Bank’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Fork awards. https://ntfb.org/blog-north-texas-food-bank-honors-outstanding-supporters-during-golden-fork-awards/ https://ntfb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Golden_Fork_NR_2024.pdf

9. SMU Spears Institute Living Legend Award (2025) In April 2025, Ross Perot Jr. received SMU’s inaugural Living Legend Award from the Spears Institute, honoring his leadership in business and civic development. The award recognized his work on Hillwood and AllianceTexas, and his impact on North Texas innovation. https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2025/04/smu-spears-institute-ross-perot-jr-clark-hunt-living-legend-awards/ https://www.smu.edu/ignited/news/campaign-updates/may-2025/legendary-impact