Richard Fields

Chairman of Coastal Developments

Richard Fields is a New York-born businessman and philanthropist. He is the Chairman of Coastal Development, LLC, a financing and development company that specializes in resort destinations, entertainment projects and casino gaming facilities.

Mr. Fields also owns Jackson Land and Cattle, a ranching company located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Richard Fields is the founder of The Fields Family Foundation, a non-profit group that allows them to support charities and other non-profit organizations.

As a developer, Richard Fields' most successful project has been the co-development of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida. The project includes two facilities in Tampa and Hollywood, Florida and was opened in 2004. In two years of operation, the resort has generated millions of dollars for the Seminole Indian Tribe, improved local development and created thousands of jobs.

As a ranching enthusiast, Richard Fields has been fortunate to combine business and personal interests with his company, Jackson Land and Cattle.

The Fields Family Foundation was recently honored by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). For the Foundation’s ongoing generous support they earned the highest level of donor achievement and were named “Hero” by the NCMEC. The Fields Family Foundation also supports the New York City Police Foundation; the only group authorized by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to raise funds on its behalf.

Additionally, Richard Fields supports Good Shepherd Services, a non-profit agency that gives assistance to thousands of disadvantaged children and families in the New York City area.