Jalal Farzaneh

Mr. Farzaneh received his Bachelor’s of Science with Distinction in Environmental Design in 1981, and his Master’s of Architecture in 1984, both from The University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Farzaneh moved to Oklahoma in 1978 to attend the University of Oklahoma. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, he and his brother Mohammad co-founded Home Creations, now one of the largest homebuilders in Oklahoma. Mr. Farzaneh is an advocate of peace, equality, and coexistence through the mutual understanding of faith and diversity. In addition to the extensive philanthropic work he has been involved in, Mr. Farzaneh is the recipient of the Beacon Award, the Oklahoma City Humanitarian Award for Community and Justice, the “Door Opener” award from the Aztec Charter School, the University of Oklahoma’s board of regents “Outstanding Alumni Award”, Interfaith Alliance Humanitarian Award, the Oklahoma Conference of Churches ” Community Service Award, holds an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma, and the 2018 honoree of “The Most Admired CEO”. Mr. Farzaneh and his brother endowed several professorships and scholarships at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, and the University of Central Oklahoma.