Jon Lloyd Stryker is an American architect, philanthropist, and billionaire heir to the Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) medical technology company fortune. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, circa 1958, his grandfather, Homer Hartman Stryker, founded the medical supply company. His father, Lee Stryker, died in an airplane crash in 1976.

Stryker received an elite education: a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Kalamazoo College (1982) (where he now serves as a Trustee) and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley. His career is defined by his commitment to architecture (specializing in historic rehabilitation) and his massive philanthropy in great ape conservation and LGBT social justice.

• Stryker Corporation (Family Heir): The foundational source of his wealth, tied to the global leader in medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Arcus Foundation (Founder & President): The core philanthropic vehicle, which supports great ape conservation and LGBT social justice (awarded over $500 million in grants).
• Architecture/Development: He is a registered architect and President of Depot Landmark LLC (specializing in historic building rehabilitation).
• Identity: He is an openly gay billionaire (a major focus of his social justice activism).

Jon Stryker's strategic genius was his decision to leverage his inherited wealth to drive transformative social change through the Arcus Foundation (established in 2000). The foundation's structural contribution is unique, focusing on two seemingly disparate areas: great ape conservation (leading to the naming of the Rhinopithecus strykeri monkey species after him) and LGBT social justice.

His career outside philanthropy is in architecture and real estate development, specializing in historic building rehabilitation. His immense wealth is secured by his long-term stake in Stryker Corporation and the successful monetization of the medical device sector.

Jon Stryker is a major global philanthropist. His structural social impact is tied to the Arcus Foundation's work in advancing LGBT social justice (funding organizations that focus on equality and human rights) and great ape conservation. He has committed over $500 million in grants to these causes.

His structural contribution is tied to his belief in preserving history (Depot Landmark LLC) and leveraging his wealth to tackle complex social and environmental problems at scale.

Jon Stryker maintains the professional, yet conscious, style of an architect and philanthropist. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects his stability, his commitment to social justice, and his intellectual background (architecture and biology).

Residing in Kalamazoo, Michigan, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to philanthropic strategy, historic preservation, and global advocacy.