Tilman Fertitta

Tilman Joseph Fertitta (born June 25, 1957) is an American diplomat, businessman and television personality. He serves as the United States ambassador to Italy and San Marino since May 2025. He is the owner of the entertainment company Landry's and the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Houston Rockets. Fertitta was the chairman of the board of regents of the University of Houston System from 2014 to 2025. As of May 2025, his net worth was estimated at $10.7 billion. He is placed at No. ... source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilman_Fertitta