Stephen J. Cloobeck
Business Visionary | Philanthropist | Activist
Stephen J. Cloobeck earned a reputation as a successful businessman when he built Diamond International Resorts into one of world’s top vacation-ownership companies. Since the company’s sale in 2016, he has pursued other business and philanthropic ventures, and is the former Chairman of the State of Nevada Athletic Commission.
Los Angeles Dream Center thanks entrepreneur and philanthropist Stephen J. Cloobeck for generous donation to help support the Family Floor
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2023 — The Los Angeles Dream Center, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and the underserved communities of Los Angeles, is pleased to report a second generous donation of $250,000 from entrepreneur and philanthropist Stephen J. Cloobeck. Cloobeck has now donated a total of a half million dollars to the Dream Center over the past two years. Cloobeck has contributed these funds to help support the Family Floor again at the Dream Center campus in Echo Park. The Family Floor is dedicated to helping families overcome chronic homelessness and poverty and ensure they remain together.
Stephen J. Cloobeck Sponsors Crenshaw Family YMCA’s Inaugural ‘Crenshaw Classic’ Track Meet
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Stephen J. Cloobeck was honored to support the Crenshaw Family YMCA’s inaugural “Crenshaw Classic” Track Meet at Crenshaw High School on June 3rd, 2023. The “Classic” continued the YMCA’s historic mission of strengthening individuals and communities across the country through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Students who attended the classic participated in sprints for the 50-, 100-, and 200-meter dash and the 400-meter relay, jumped in the long jump, and threw in the softball throw. The Crenshaw Family YMCA has a rich tradition of providing a home for young athletes, including Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history. Stephen was pleased to join Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, and others in supporting the Crenshaw Family YMCA in this outstanding community event.

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Stephen J. Cloobeck Sponsors Crenshaw Family YMCA’s Inaugural ‘Crenshaw Classic’ Track Meet
June 5, 2023Entrepreneur and philanthropist Stephen J. Cloobeck was honored to support the Crenshaw Family YMCA’s inaugural ‘Crenshaw Classic’ Track Meet at Crenshaw High School on June 3rd, 2023. […]
7 things to know about Stephen Cloobeck
May 15, 2020
Checking In:
Hospitality-Driven Thinking, Business, and You
In Checking In, Stephen J. Cloobeck–entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and the founder and former CEO and chairman of Diamond Resorts International–invites you to check in with yourself to take stock of where you are, where you want to go, and, most importantly, how to actually get there. (more info»)
