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William Simon
Director/Board Member at
DOUGLAS EMMETT, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
William E.
Simon is the founder of William E Simon & Sons Municipal Securities, founded in 1973.
Mr. Simon is the founder of Mr. Simon & Sons LLC, founded in 1988, and held the title of Co-Chairman.
Mr. Simon is the founder of Parish Catalyst, founded in 2013, and holds the title of Chairman.
Current jobs include Independent Director at Douglas Emmett, Inc. since 2012, Professor at the University of Southern California, Trustee-Emeritus at Williams College, and Partner at Massey Quick Simon & Co. LLC.
Former jobs include Trader at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Member-Society of Emeritus Trustees at The Heritage Foundation from 2008 to 2015, and Assistant United States Attorney at The Southern District of New York from 1985 to 1988.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Williams College conferred in 1973 and a graduate degree from Boston University School of Law conferred in 1982.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOUGLAS EMMETT, INC 0.03% | 2026-03-30 | 45,000 ( 0.03% ) | 523 800 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Douglas Emmett Properties LP
 Douglas Emmett Properties LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as real estate investment trust which leases office buildings and apartment communities 0.14% | 2021-03-28 | 44,252 ( 0.14% ) | 515 093 $ | 2026-05-30 |
William Simon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS EMMETT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Massey Quick Simon & Co. LLC
 Massey Quick Simon & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Williams College
 Williams College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Parish Catalyst
 Parish Catalyst Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Parish Catalyst, operating under the nonprofit Renew International, specializes in revitalizing Catholic parishes through the formation of small Christian communities focused on faith sharing, discipleship, and evangelization. The private company is located in the US. The organization offers thematic programs that support spiritual renewal, community building, and leadership development tailored to parish or diocesan needs. The American company's approach includes training lay leaders, providing faith-sharing resources, and offering ongoing pastoral accompaniment to empower volunteers and parish staff. Parish Catalyst facilitates parish renewal processes through workshops, learning communities, and webinars that encourage collaboration and sustained commitment to parish life. The company assists parishes in developing small communities that foster dialogue, discernment, and shared decision-making, and maintain an online presence with resources, podcasts, newsletters, and events to support faith formation and leadership. The company was founded by William E. Simon. | Founder | 2012-12-31 |
Former positions of William Simon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Heritage Foundation
 The Heritage Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and educational services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-12-31 |
William E Simon & Sons Municipal Securities
 William E Simon & Sons Municipal Securities Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merchant bank/private investment | Founder | 2004-12-31 |
The Southern District of New York
 The Southern District of New York General GovernmentGovernment Operates district court | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1987-12-31 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of William Simon
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
74
1st degree connections
11
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
 JPMorgan Chase & Co. Major BanksFinance Provides banking, asset management, investment banking, credit card and mortgage services | Finance |
Douglas Emmett, Inc.
 Douglas Emmett, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which acquires, develops, owns and manages office & multifamily properties | Finance |
University of Southern California
University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
William E Simon & Sons Municipal Securities
William E Simon & Sons Municipal Securities Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merchant bank/private investment | Finance |
Williams College
Williams College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and educational services | Commercial Services |
William E. Simon & Sons LLC
 William E. Simon & Sons LLC Investment ManagersFinance William E Simon & Sons invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
The Southern District of New York
The Southern District of New York General GovernmentGovernment Operates district court | Government |
Boston University School of Law
 Boston University School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Massey Quick Simon & Co. LLC
Massey Quick Simon & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Parish Catalyst
Parish Catalyst Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Parish Catalyst, operating under the nonprofit Renew International, specializes in revitalizing Catholic parishes through the formation of small Christian communities focused on faith sharing, discipleship, and evangelization. The private company is located in the US. The organization offers thematic programs that support spiritual renewal, community building, and leadership development tailored to parish or diocesan needs. The American company's approach includes training lay leaders, providing faith-sharing resources, and offering ongoing pastoral accompaniment to empower volunteers and parish staff. Parish Catalyst facilitates parish renewal processes through workshops, learning communities, and webinars that encourage collaboration and sustained commitment to parish life. The company assists parishes in developing small communities that foster dialogue, discernment, and shared decision-making, and maintain an online presence with resources, podcasts, newsletters, and events to support faith formation and leadership. The company was founded by William E. Simon. | Commercial Services |
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