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Kambiz Aharon Merabi
Kambiz Aharon Merabi (January 21, 1959) is an American business executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He began his career in his family's real estate business which focused on middle-class mixed used rental in Manhattan upper eastside at the age of 19 while he was still in college.

Kambiz is a self-confident and extravagant businessman that has made him instantly recognizable in the real estate field. He was extremely successful in making profitable deals working with his grandfather and father for over eighteen years.

Early life and Education
Kambiz was born in Tehran, Iran on to a wealthy noble Persian family (Cohen & Merabi). He attended Queens College and Touro College majoring in Business – Suffied University Twins falls ,Idaho 1984 BA in History Belford University Humble Texas 1986 MA in Law Rochville University Rockville Maryland 2005 Double major BA Political Science BA Architectural University of Berkley Michigan 2005 Honorary Doctrine in Law Ashwwod University Humble Texas 2006 Doctrine in political science Education at Stern (NYU) Law 6 Months course & Seminars Studies in Religious & spiritual Laws ,Mesivtha Tiferth Jerusalem Yeshiva under direction of Rabbi Moshe Zuker (Suger) – Awards: NYC businessman of the year 2003 – 2004 as published in NY Times by NRCC.

The Business Man
Real estate developments In 1998, Kambiz took over his family’s business and became involved in larger building projects and utilized attractive architectural design with class A luxury services to win public recognition. Kambiz created a real estate company in the premium real estate market in the United States. His father commented on his son's success by stating, “[He] doubled the family’s assets in less than four years of being solely in charge of the company.” After gaining the necessary business skills in real estate from his great grandfather, grandfather, father, and brother, in the early and mid-eighties Kambiz, together with his elder brother, went on to acquire some of the class “A” mixed use properties in New York City. With Kambiz’ background in real estate development & investment ranging from residential to commercial, shopping centers, and also conversions made Merabi and Sons a well-known company name in New York. He has extensive background in real estate management, negotiation, and deal closures in real estate, and has superb lease negotiation skills. Working in the family business with brokers, architects, and developers at the age of 19 and a vice-president title allowed him to work with the president and the chief executive officer, Mr. Moussa M. Cohen, his grandfather, on most business deals especially real estate negotiations. Kambiz started as assisting the senior vice-president and chief financial officer, Nasser J. Merabi, his father, with financial planning on new developments and to apply for tax credits for the company. He assisted the vice-president and chief operating officer, Nader N. Merabi, his brother, in the management of buildings domestically. Merabi and sons has been in business for more than 270 years, all operations in the company are now run through Kambiz. He is remains a major figure in the field of class A luxury real estate in the United States. Merabi has several projects under way, with varying levels of success in their progress.

Legal Affairs
In June 2007, Richard Hilton Preservationists had made comment against the Merabi & Sons, and Kambiz Merabi about the oldest known house in the Van Nuys, which was false and denied by Kambiz Merabi.

Business ventures and investments
Beyond his traditional ventures in the real estate, and hospitality, he has carved out a niche for his organization. The Merabi and Sons Group and Merabi and Sons Organization (Merabi & Sons, Inc. and Merabi & Sons, LLC) manage and develop the world's finest real estate developments. MAS was founded more than 270 years ago and moved to New York in 1979. With a great portfolios of commercial, industrial, residential, retail, shopping centers, and hotel properties throughout the United States and abroad, The MAS Group, and MAS Organization are widely regarded as one of the industry's most active development firms. Their skills and experience are enhanced by a passion for quality and a unique entrepreneurial spirit. The MAS properties are more than structures— they are a union of energy, creativity, forward thinking and collaboration.

Other Business Ventures
Merabi likes to be diverse and invest in other businesses. • 1370 Realty Corp. • 14628 Sylvan LLC • 232 E. 53rd St. Realty Corp. • 1319 3rd Ave. Realty Corp. • Mohamaner Inc. · Adena Intel Inc. · Millennium Agency Inc. Kambiz Merabi is the Founder, Chairman, and the investor of these companies.

The Super Model
For a brief period (1979-1990) Kambiz Merabi was a well-known Male Supermodel. Known to his family as a teenager to be a black sheep of the conservative Merabi family, his youthful rebellious nature guided him to modeling. Having been discovered by the head of the female talent of one of the world’s 3 most well-known agencies in the world at the time, he was repeatedly asked to try modeling. In an effort to stop the persistence of this person he tried a modeling shoot. He enjoyed it so much that he made a short but successful career of it. It led to him meeting the woman that he eventually married. In order to respect his marriage he retired from the modeling scene. He has been seen in Esquire and Men’s Health magazines and in commercials for large companies such as Pizza Hut, American Express, and Double-Mint Gum.

Philanthropist
Kambiz Merabi has made donations, and gave assistance to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Heart Association, and local charities. Kambiz has served as an officer of board of Trustees Park East Synagogue, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, and Valley Beth Shalom.

Political Activity
Since the 1994 interim election, Kambiz Merabi has made contributions to campaigns of both Republican Party and Democratic Party candidates. Kambiz Merabi is an active Republican, whose main issues are education, paving the way for future generations, humanity, the environment, and world peace. Kambiz was unanimously elected Van Nuys Neighborhood Council member in June of 2014.