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American businessman and philanthropist James Herbert Dahl (born August 16, 1953) is the founder and former chairman of Rock Creek Capital, a Jacksonville, Florida-based firm that provides investment services centered on acquiring and managing land in an environmentally responsible manner.

Biography
Dahl was born in Minneapolis but raised primarily in Miami and Naples, Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate from Florida State University (with honors) and earned an MBA from Florida State’s Graduate School of Business in 1975.

From 1981 to 1989, Dahl served as Executive Vice President of investment bank Drexel Burnham Lambert, where he managed the Convertible Bond Department. He founded Rock Creek Capital and its affiliated entities in 1989, serving as chairman until 2009, when he was succeeded by real estate magnate John C. Cushman, III. In 1994, Dahl co-founded Timbervest, LLC, a timberland investment organization that managed over $500 million in assets prior to its sale in 2004.

He is married to the former Kathleen Mary Rainey and has five children.

Philanthropy
A longtime philanthropist, Dahl created The Dahl Family Foundation in 2003 as a vehicle for his significant contributions to support higher education and improved opportunities for children. Through the foundation, he is a major contributor to The Emily Krzyzewski Center (The Emily K Center) and has given generously to Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, Duke University, Florida State University, The Bolles School, Maclay School, The Guardian of Dreams Foundation, United Way and the American Cancer Society.

As might be inferred from Rock Creek’s business model, Dahl is also deeply committed to environmental conservation and preservation. He is a key supporter of Tall Timbers and other land conservation groups, and has donated conservation easements on many of his own properties.

Dahl is also generous with his time and financial expertise. In addition to serving on the board of advisors for the Emily K Center, he served two four-year terms as a member of the Investment Advisory Council for the State of Florida's Pension Fund -- the nation's fourth-largest pension fund -- beginning in 2001. He was chairman of the council from 2005-06.