Stephen Ross is an American real estate developer and investor, best known as the chairman and majority owner of the Miami Dolphins, a professional football team in the NFL. He is also the founder and chairman of Related Companies, a global real estate firm that has developed numerous high-profile projects, including the Hudson Yards in New York City. Born on May 10, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Ross earned a law degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and healthcare, and is known for his contributions to the University of Michigan.