Who is the richest person in Harford County Maryland?

Net worth: $4.3 billion

Source of wealth: Real estate

David S. Cordish is the chairman and CEO of The Cordish Companies, a privately held real estate development firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company has developed over 185 million square feet of commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties in the United States and Canada.

Cordish was born in Baltimore in 1953. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in business administration. After college, he joined his father's real estate company, which was then known as Cordish Realty Group. In 1983, he became president of the company, and in 1992, he was named chairman and CEO.

Under Cordish's leadership, The Cordish Companies has become one of the largest privately held real estate development firms in the country. The company's portfolio includes projects such as the Baltimore Inner Harbor, the Power Plant Live! entertainment district in Baltimore, and the Kansas City Power & Light District.

Cordish is also a philanthropist. He has donated millions of dollars to charitable causes, including education, the arts, and medical research. He is a trustee of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a board member of the Maryland Institute College of Art.

In 2019, Cordish was ranked No. 1 on Forbes' list of the richest people in Maryland. His net worth is estimated to be $4.3 billion.