Arthur Blank
Owner and Chairman
Miami Connection
Blank engaged directly with Miami's sports scene by attending the 9th Annual NFL Honors at the Adrienne Arsht Center in 2020. He participated in NFL Owners Meetings in Palm Beach, influencing discussions on Super Bowls hosted in South Florida. His $50 million donation enabled the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, supporting soccer growth relevant to Inter Miami's MLS presence.
About
Arthur M. Blank co-founded The Home Depot in 1978, building it into a retail giant before retiring to focus on sports ownership and philanthropy. He owns the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United FC (MLS, 2018 MLS Cup winners), and other teams through AMB Group. Blank has deep South Florida connections, attending the NFL Honors at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center in 2020 and speaking at NFL Owners Meetings in Palm Beach. A Sunbiz filing lists an Arthur Blank as director of a Miami Beach entity. Currently, he serves as owner and chairman of the Blank Family of Businesses, including sports franchises and foundations.