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Alex F. Yahr ’95

Alex F. Yahr ’95


Principal, U.S. Construction Corp.
Distinguished Alumnus
College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, Awarded Posthumously

Alexander F. Yahr was an investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist with an extensive record of accomplishment in the real estate, design and construction industries.  A native of Miami Beach, Yahr was a new principal in U.S. Construction Corp., Miami, and was active in the business.  In addition, he headed Miami Design Capital, a private equity investment firm with a portfolio that includes investments in multiple companies and real estate development projects.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in interior design from Florida International University, and was active with the Florida International University College of Communication, Architecture and The Arts, having served as a board member of the College’s Design Advisory Board.  He was also a longtime supporter of FIU’s “Festival of the Trees.”  Yahr was a licensed general contractor and realtor and was a noted interior design consultant.

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