Allen Morris III
Chairman and CEO
Miami Connection
Allen Morris has profoundly shaped Miami's skyline through the Allen Morris Company's developments, including office towers, luxury hotels, and mixed-use projects in prime locations like Brickell. As a leader in the Miami real estate community, he has chaired key organizations like Wachovia Bank of Miami's advisory board and served on the Miami Board of Realtors, boosting economic growth and philanthropy. His ongoing projects and lifetime commitment to South Florida institutions like the Orange Bowl Committee underscore his enduring influence on the region's commercial landscape.
About
W. Allen Morris took leadership of the Allen Morris Company in 1980 at age 28, growing the firm founded by his father L. Allen Morris in 1958 into a powerhouse with over 85 developments, including luxury projects like SLS LUX Brickell. A Georgia Tech graduate and Harvard Business School alum, he serves as president or manager of over 100 real estate entities and holds top professional credentials. Morris is deeply involved in philanthropy, past president of numerous boards including the Miami Club and Florida Association of Realtors, and a lifetime senior member of the Orange Bowl Committee. He authored 'All In: How to Risk Everything for Everything that Matters' in 2022 and writes a monthly real estate blog. Personally, he is a commercial-rated jet pilot, 4th-degree black belt Tae Kwon Do master, scuba diver, married to June Morris with four adult children, two stepdaughters, and three grandchildren. His accolades include the 2016 Miami-Dade Chairman of the Year and 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Miami Chamber.