As Executive Chairman of KDC, Steve Van Amburgh is involved in the firm’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and in the long-term strategic planning. Over the years, this includes the development of more than 150 corporate build-to-suit office and industrial projects totaling more than 37 million square feet.

Van Amburgh joined KDC’s predecessor, The Koll Company, in 1989, assuming leadership and ownership and rebranding the company to KDC in 2001. During his leadership tenure, Van Amburgh moved KDC toward a Best-in-Class corporate build-to-suit developer, including the development of data center and industrial development projects. Van Amburgh also spearheaded regional office expansions to Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.

Van Amburgh is a member of the Urban Land Institute and both a past president and current member of NAIOP. He has served on Benchmark Bank’s board of directors for over 25 years. His community focus includes serving on the board of directors of the Highland Park Education Foundation, the Highland Park Presbyterian Church Foundation, and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. He is a member of the Dallas Citizens Council. Van Amburgh has also organized and led efforts with DFW industry business partners to develop facilities for non-profit organizations in North Texas, including Dallas 24 Hour Club, The Magdalene House, Our Calling and Our Community, Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, McKinney Family Health Center and Jubilee Park Community Clinic.

Van Amburgh earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Commerce from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Steve and his wife, Lee Ann, have three adult children and five grandchildren.