Edward Milstein

Edward L. Milstein continues his family's three-generation tradition as part of a major presence in New York City's business life. Since 1985 he has been President of Timko Contracting Corporation, which built more than 5,000 apartment units in New York during the 1980's.

Mr. Milstein is also President of Milford Management, where, with his brother, Howard, he has day-to-day responsibility for operations of the family's residential real-estate portfolio. He is also a principal in Milstein Properties, the family's development arm. As a partner in Milstein Ventures since 1975, he has been involved with investments ranging from oil, gas and coal, to the Emigrant Savings Bank.

While Mr. Milstein's first love is real estate and finance, he also has a deep commitment to improving the quality of life in New York City. An active philanthropist, Mr. Milstein serves on the Board of the New York City Police and Firemen's Widows & Children Benefit Fund, the National Crime Prevention Council, and the New York City Citizens Crime Commission. He previously served on the Real Estate Board of New York.

Mr. Milstein is married to Robin Milstein, a graphic designer, and has four young children.