Misha Ezratti is GL Homes’ president, leading one of Florida’s largest privately owned homebuilders. Born in Hollywood, Florida, Misha Ezratti took over leadership of GL Homes from his father, founder Itzhak “Itchko” Ezratti, and has since built his reputation around master-planned, amenity-rich communities designed for long-term livability. Under his leadership, GL Homes has grown into a major force in Florida’s luxury and active-adult housing markets.
Leadership under Misha Ezratti at GL Homes
Misha Ezratti brings more than two decades of experience in land acquisition, development, construction, entitlements and business operations to his role. As GL Homes president, he oversees the company’s land acquisition, entitlement, design and construction strategy across Florida, working closely with GL Homes leadership to identify new markets and guide decisions on each community.
Ezratti’s first role at the company was in construction, giving him firsthand exposure to the physical work behind every GL Homes community before he moved into broader leadership roles, including project management, finance and land development.
Under Misha Ezratti’s leadership, GL Homes has expanded its geographic footprint well beyond its roots as a South Florida homebuilder, with communities in Palm Beach County, St. Lucie County, Lee County and Pasco County. GL Homes is the 27th-largest homebuilder in the United States by revenue and one of the top 10 privately owned homebuilders in the country.
GL Homes’ community-first development philosophy
GL Homes calls its community development process smart planning. The company studies each site’s history, geography and environment before construction begins, and wherever possible has preserved mature trees, managed stormwater through natural lake systems and used native landscaping to support local wildlife. GL Homes has also donated land for civic uses such as parks, schools and the new Canyon Branch Library in Palm Beach County, and has contributed to regional roadway improvements as part of its communities’ buildout.
Riverland in Port St. Lucie illustrates the approach at scale, with the 4,000-acre master-planned community featuring more than 5 miles of interconnected pathways and greenways linking neighborhoods, parks and amenities. Designed exclusively for pedestrian, bicycle and golf cart passage, the pathways let residents move through the community without needing a car.
Riverland has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the USA by John Burns Research and Consulting. Misha Ezratti has pointed to the ranking as validation of GL Homes’ broader approach to community development. Across GL Homes’ portfolio, clubhouses, fitness centers, sports courts and social programming are built into a community’s design from the start, rather than added later. More than 100,000 residents live in GL Homes communities across Florida.
Misha Ezratti’s Philanthropic Involvement
GL Homes’ philanthropic work extends beyond its developments, an area where Misha Ezratti has played an active role for years. Ezratti has volunteered directly alongside the rest of the GL Homes team at organizations such as Feeding South Florida in Boynton Beach, helping prepare meals for homebound seniors. GL Homes’ giving is organized around three focus areas: breaking the cycle of homelessness, providing hunger relief and empowering children through education and play. The company has supported nearly 2,000 Florida-based charities to date, including Feeding South Florida and Habitat for Humanity.
Passion for Playgrounds is a GL Homes initiative launched in 2017 that builds and donates a playground to a deserving charity each year. The program has partnered with organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs to bring the finished spaces to children who need them most.
Legacy & Family Business Continuity
GL Homes was built on the values of founder Itzhak “Itchko” Ezratti, who established the company decades ago with a focus on building communities that bring people together, not just houses. Under Misha Ezratti’s leadership, that focus has carried forward even as the company has grown and expanded into new markets, with each new community expected to reflect the same standards of design, planning and giving back that have defined GL Homes from the start.
For Ezratti, leading GL Homes today means building on that foundation, ensuring that as the company continues to grow, its communities remain guided by the same principles that shaped it decades ago.
Frequently asked questions about Misha Ezratti
What is Misha Ezratti’s role at GL Homes?
Misha Ezratti is GL Homes’ president, overseeing the company’s land acquisition, entitlement, design and construction strategy across Florida. He leads the company’s residential development and long-term growth planning.
What communities has GL Homes developed under his leadership?
Under Misha Ezratti’s leadership, GL Homes has developed and expanded master-planned communities across Florida, including Riverland in Port St. Lucie and has expanded its development footprint into Westlake in northwest Palm Beach County, alongside a broader portfolio spanning the state’s east and west coasts.
What philanthropic causes does Misha Ezratti support?
Misha Ezratti has supported GL Homes’ philanthropic efforts across three focus areas: breaking the cycle of homelessness, providing hunger relief and empowering children through education and play, including partnerships with Feeding South Florida, Habitat for Humanity and initiatives like Passion for Playgrounds.
