Richard 'Dick' Peery is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Co-founder and former Executive of Peery-Arrillaga, a legendary Silicon Valley commercial real estate development company. His career is rooted in real estate development, finance, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Peery holds a B.S. in Engineering from Stanford University. His philosophical approach centers on long-term asset hold, operational efficiency, and strategic land acquisition in the essential Silicon Valley technology and commercial real estate sector (pioneering the modern office park model).

• Peery-Arrillaga (Co-founder & Former Executive): The core private asset, a major developer of Silicon Valley commercial real estate (building millions of square feet of office space for major tech firms).
• Real Estate Pioneer: His success is built on scale development and dominating the market for prime office and R&D properties in the Bay Area.
• Family Governance: He co-founded the company with his partner, John Arrillaga Sr. (d. 2022).
• Philanthropy: He is a major donor to educational and religious initiatives (focusing on the Latter-day Saints Church).

Richard Peery's strategic genius was his commitment to high-quality, high-tech office development. He and John Arrillaga co-founded Peery-Arrillaga in the 1960s, recognizing the immense, untapped domestic demand for office and R&D space fueled by the Silicon Valley tech boom. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern Silicon Valley office park and providing foundational infrastructure for major tech companies.

His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable appreciation and cash flow generated by his vast Silicon Valley commercial real estate portfolio.

Richard Peery's social impact is structural, stemming from Peery-Arrillaga's role in providing essential commercial infrastructure that enabled the growth of Silicon Valley's technology ecosystem. His Peery Foundation supports various educational and community initiatives (including the Latter-day Saints Church). His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the specialized commercial real estate sector.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Richard Peery maintains the professional, pragmatic style of a real estate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the high-stakes property sector.

Residing in Palo Alto, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to real estate development, strategic planning, and philanthropy.