Mori Hosseini Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees Chairman and CEO
ICI Homes (Intervest Construction, Inc.)

Mori Hosseini

Mori Hosseini

Mori Hosseini was elected to the Embry-Riddle Board of Trustees in April 1999. Mr. Hosseini serves as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees and is Chair of the Committee on Trustees. Mr. Hosseini is also a member of the Compensation, Executive, and Facilities & Capital Planning committees.

Mr. Hosseini is the chairman and CEO of Florida Homes (Intervest Construction, Inc.) Volusia County Florida's largest residential developer and homebuilder. Born in Iran, Mr. Hosseini was primarily educated in London, England, where he received a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Chelsea College of Aeronautical Engineering. He then attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he received his MBA.

Mr. Hosseini founded ICI in 1979. Now ranked by Builder Magazine among the nation's Top 50 homebuilders, ICI Homes has built thousands of homes in most major Florida markets including the counties of Volusia (corporate offices headquarters), Flagler, St. Johns, Duval, Nassau, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, and Brevard. A more recent market presence has been established in Hillsborough County, Florida, as well as in Georgia and Tennessee.

In addition to land development and homebuilding operations, Hosseini is involved in many other enterprises throughout Florida including a lumber company, a title insurance company, a mortgage company, a cable company, and a utility company. He is ultimately responsible for the employment of thousands of people.

Recognized for his countless professional, industry, civic and personal contributions to the community and the nation, many honors have been bestowed upon Mr. Hosseini, including:

  • 2006 Ellis Island Medal of Honor awarded by National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Foundation, Inc.
  • 2006 Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce Lou Fuchs Award
  • 2005 Daytona Beach Community College Dedication, The Mori Hosseini Center
  • 2002 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dedication, CI Center
  • 2002 Volusia County Council declared June 06, Mori Hosseini Day
  • 2001 Community Leadership Award, City of Daytona Beach
  • 2001 Salvation Army Leadership Award
  • 1998, 1999, 2000, 2006 Recognition Award� Habitat for Humanity
  • 1998 Volusia Homebuilders Association� Builder of the Year
  • 1997 Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce� Enterprise Award
  • 1994 Ernst & Young/Merrill Lynch Florida Entrepreneur of the Year – Construction and Real Estate Industry

In addition to serving Embry-Riddle's Board of Trustees, Hosseini currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Volusia County's Halifax Medical Center, at the appointment by Governor Jeb Bush. Other board affiliations include:

  • Board of Directors, International Speedway Corporation
  • Chairman of the Board, Allstar Building Materials
  • Chairman of the Board, Southern Title Family of Companies
  • Board Member, Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD)
  • Board Member, Daytona Beach Area� Lively Arts Center, Inc.
  • Member, Northeast Florida Builders Association
  • Member, Mid-Florida Home Builders Association
  • Member and Former Board of Directors, Volusia County Home Builders Association, Inc.
  • Former Chairman and Board Member, Pinnacle Bank
  • Former Board Member, National Association of Homebuilders, Inc. (Lifetime Spike Award)
  • Former Commissioner, Volusia County Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission
  • Former Board Member, Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Board Member, WCEU Television Station (Public Television Broadcasting)
  • Former Board Member, YMCA
  • Former Chairman, VCARD Land Development Code Committee
  • Former Board Member, Volusia County Code Enforcement Board

Mori is a dedicated family man. He and his wife of 29 years, Forough, have three daughters: 11-year-old twins and a 22-year-old recent graduate of the University of Michigan. Even with his busy schedule, Mori manages to carve out time to pursue his interest in golf. He is an enthusiastic fan and avid supporter of Embry-Riddle many athletic programs. The Hosseinis make their home in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Faculty and Student Delegates

  • Javad Gorjidooz

    Faculty Delegate,
    Prescott Campus

  • Bob Oxley, Ph.D.

    Faculty Delegate,
    Daytona Beach Campus

  • Kees Rietsema, Ph.D.

    Faculty Delegate,
    Worldwide Campus

  • Bryan Dietz

    Student Delegate,
    Daytona Beach Campus

  • Clancy Delforge

    Student Delegate,
    Prescott Campus