James Dondero
About James
James Dondero was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, but has called Dallas, Texas, home for many years. He received his undergraduate degree in accounting and finance in 1984 from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce. Over the course of his career, he has earned the certifications of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
For decades, Mr. Dondero has invested in the alternative landscape and established businesses to manage investments in credit, real estate, and private equity, among other areas of interest. In 2012, he founded NexPoint, an alternative investment group specializing in real estate. He also sits on the boards of several businesses in the financial industry, including NexBank SSB and SeaOne Holdings, LLC.
Apart from his business ventures, Mr. Dondero is involved with several Dallas-Texas-area organizations and is dedicated to advancing the community. He also enjoys reading, particularly books on health and wellness, economics, and history, as well as viewing and collecting abstract and contemporary art.
Philanthropy
Mr. Dondero is passionate about lending a hand to those within the Dallas, Texas, community and provides charitable giving to a number of organizations, specifically those that offer support to education, veterans’ affairs, and community and economic development. He regularly provides financial assistance to Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the Dallas Zoo, The Family Place, Cristo Rey, and the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center are just a handful of other organizations to which he has contributed over the years.
NexPoint
NexPoint is a leading alternative investment group that specializes in real estate. Founded by James Dondero in 2012, it is comprised of a set of investment advisers and sponsors, a broker-dealer, and a suite of related investment vehicles. Together, with a network of affiliates, NexPoint’s team provides expertise across the areas of financial services and asset management while offering alternative investment solutions. Located in Dallas, Texas, NexPoint is dedicated to improving the community its employees call home. The company supports local organizations that help improve access to education, conservation, and more.
News & Insights
NexPoint Funds Trustee Dorri McWhorter Recognized on List of Top Women in Mutual Fund Governance Space
NexPoint Funds Trustee Dorri McWhorter has been recognized by Fund Board Views as one of the top 10 women making meaningful impact towards improving fund governance and promoting board engagement, while simultaneously advancing their communities. A socially-conscious business leader, McWhorter joined the NexPoint Funds Board of Trustees in May 2022. Her vast range of professional experience in businesses and industries, along with a specialized focus on accounting has made her an invaluable member of the NexPoint Funds board.
James Dondero Named as One of Dallas 500 Most Influential Business Leaders
James Dondero, founder and principal of NexPoint, is recognized as one of the Dallas area’s top business leaders. Under Dondero’s leadership, NexPoint has grown its real estate business focus to cover a broad range of assets and property types, including the Texas Research Quarter life science campus. Dondero’s impact on the region can also be seen in his philanthropic work.
