Who is Brandon Fugal?
Brandon Fugal is an esteemed name in the world of real estate as well as entrepreneurism who is known for his contribution to developing the named companies like Colliers International and his unique line of work in extraterrestrial research with his project 512-acre Skinwalker Ranch.
Quick Biography
Real Name: Brandon D Fugal
Alias: Brandon Fugal
Date of Birth: 1st April, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Utah, United States
Profession: Businessman, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Agent, Investor, Chairman of CII, Owner of Skinwalker Ranch
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christian
Parents: Dan Fugal (Father), Jill Fugal (Mother)
Siblings: Three Brothers
Spouse: Kristen Fugal (m 2021), Lacey Anne Fugal (first wife)
Children: Four
Place of Residence: Utah, United States
Early Life
Born on 1st April 1973, Brandon Fugal has lived in Utah all his life as he was born and brought up there followed by his education and his professional life too has been based there. He was brought up alongside his three brothers. Raised in the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, he did his schooling at Pleasant Grove High School in Utah and then went on to graduate from Utah Valley University in Business Administration. He graduated from university in the year 2004.
He was too interested in the business world at a young age and would read business and several success stories of people which inspired him to join the business world one day. Brandon landed a real estate license at the young age of 18 and he joined the industry as soon as he completed his schooling.
Career
Brandon Fugal entered the world of real estate and started buying and selling properties at a young age, even before graduating from Utah Valley University. He got a position in the Utah Realty Group where he worked hard and went on to become the Vice President. Then in 1998 he cofounded the Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors (now Colliers International) and during his dedicated stint in the company, he managed to take it to different heights with 30 offices in 11 states. They were also known as the number one operator internationally for 14 years in a row!
He truly is a genius when it comes to the world of real estate and he was also recognized in the top 40 Under 40 list by Real Estate Forum and as 100 most influential people by Utah Business. He has closed over 1000 major transactions and leased over 6 million square feet of commercial space which shows his knowledge in the field. He has also been associated with significant projects like Thanksgiving Park, Grove Creek Centre, Station Park, The Pointe, and more.
One of the main projects that brought him into the headlines was his taking ownership of the 512-acre Skinwalker Ranch which is infamous for its paranormal and extraterrestrial activities including UFO spottings. A life very different for a real estate agent, Brandon got into this project as he was interested in the field since a young age and now he is conducting scientific research at the place to discover anything new regarding extraterrestrial life. A History Channel show called ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’ was also made on the same property and Fugal featured in it too.
Besides this, he has made lots of investments in real estate companies as well as other types like Axcend, Adamantium Real Estate, OmniTeq, Cypher Corporation, Aero Dynamic Jets, Texas Growth Fund, and more. He has gained other recognitions too like 2023 CCIM Utah Office Broker of the Year, 2022 CCIM Utah Office Broker of the Year, and previous EY Entrepreneur of the Year – Western Region.
Personal Information
Brandon Fugal was born on 1st April 1973 to his parents Dan Fugal and Jill Fugal in Utah in United States. He has three siblings and he was born and raised in Utah itself. He is an American citizen and belongs to white ethnicity. As of 2024, Brandon Fugal’s age is 51 years old and he is an Aries. He stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches and his weight is somewhere around 80 kg. He is a follower of Christianity. He has beautiful green colored eyes and short black hair.
Brandon Fugal Family
He seems to give his two cents on lots of things and his social media handles are quite active. You can find him on X (previously Twitter) @BrandonFugal where he has around 97 K followers as of now. His Instagram handle is at @brandonfugal where he has 31.7 K followers and his threads account is also @brandonfugal with 4.2 K followers.
Relationship
Brandon Fugal was married to Lacey Anna Fugal for a long time and they also have four children together. However, things didn’t work out between Brandon Fugal and his first wife and they got separated. Then Brandon Fugal started seeing Kristen Fugal (then Kristen McCarthy) and the duo got married in September 2021. They live together in Utah and Kristen is the director of legal affairs in one of his companies Adamantium Real Estate in Utah. Brandon Fugal and Kristen Fugal do not share any children.
With his wife
Net Worth
Brandon Fugal’s net worth has been a topic of interest and rightly so as the entrepreneur seems to have his hands in almost everything. As of 2024, Brandon Fugal’s net worth is speculated to be around 500 million dollars due to the several hats that he has donned. His money comes from several sources like his role of chairman at Colliers International which is also his main source of income.
Besides this, he has countless other sources that contribute to his net worth. He has invested in several special projects like the 512 Skinwalker Ranch which is said to be his dream project close to his heart. He is also one of the top real estate agents of the states and his impressive work in the real estate business has led him to be part of several lucrative real estate deals. He has also taken several companies to heights including Colliers International too when it was Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors.
Another major chunk of his net worth also came from his appearance on the History Channel show ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’ revolving around his special project. He also has other business ventures like Cypher Corporation, Axcend, and Adamantium Real Estate that add to his overall net worth.
Trivia
- Brandon Fugal possesses a high interest in collecting automobiles of several kinds and has vehicles of brands like Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, and Lamborghini in his extravagant automobile collection along with a private jet and a helicopter too.
- He also is a fan of collecting historical tomes and he has several significant items like LDS Church Scriptures, theology, as well as a Shakespeare folio.
- Brandon read several autobiographies of successful people ever since he was a child. He also jokingly mentioned in an interview that he was probably the only 16-year-old who had a subscription to the Wall Street Journal!
- He dreams of reshaping Utah and making it the future of the new west in the coming years.
- The Skinwalker Ranch also features an extensive collection of merch including tees, hoodies, joggers, and headwears.
FAQ’s
Who is Brandon Fugal married to?
As of 2024, Brandon Fugal is married to Kristen Fugal (earlier Kristen McCarthy). The duo tied the knot in September 2021 after being together for a long time. Kristen Fugal is the director of legal affairs at Adamantium Real Estate in Utah.
Before Kristen Fugal, Brandon Fugal was married to Lacey Anne Fugal and he has four kids with his first wife.
What business does Brandon Fugal own?
The most famous business owned by Brandon Fugal is Skinwalker Ranch which is a 512-acre property in Utah that holds the reputation for being a UFO alley and hotspot of supernatural activities. Brandon is working on scientific research on UFOs and extraterrestrial life there. Besides this, Brandon Fugal also co-owns several other businesses like Cypher Corporation, Axcend, and Adamantium Real Estate, and he is the co-owner and chairman of Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors too before it turned to Colliers International.
Where is Brandon Fugal’s office located?
Brandon Fugal has several offices located in different locations of Utah and Salt Lake. Some of his known offices are at 6550 S Millrock Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, and 365 S Garden Grove Ln, Pleasant Grove, UT. He also has offices at 276 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT, and 14203 S Minuteman Dr, Draper.
How rich is Brandon Fugal?
Brandon Fugal is a top real estate agent as well as owner and investor in several businesses. It is no surprise that his net worth is estimated to be more than 450 to 500 million dollars although the numbers are not official!
How did Brandon Fugal make his money?
Brandon Fugal has managed to reach up to a net worth of more than 450 million dollars as of 2024 and it is all thanks to his several ventures. His main source of income is certainly his role of chairman at Colliers International. Besides this, he has countless other sources that contribute to his net worth. He has invested in several special projects like the 512 Skinwalker Ranch. Besides this, he is also known as one of the top real estate agents and his impressive work in the real estate business has led him to be part of several lucrative real estate deals. Another major chunk of his net worth also came from his appearance on the History channel show ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’. He also has other business ventures like Cypher Corporation, Axcend, and Adamantium Real Estate that add to his overall net worth.
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