Occupation: Real Estate Broker and Partner
Company: NAI STX
Born: Houston, Texas
Education:
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Texas A&M University (1971)
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Texas A&M University (1969)
Career:
Real Estate Broker, Partner, NAI STX (2018-Present)
Partner, NAI Rio Grande Valley (2004-2018)
Founder, President, Michael J. Blum Company (1988-2010)
President, Associate, NAI Rioco Realty (1997-2004)
President, First City Development Services Group (1989-1991)
Director of Planning, Partner, MBA Architecture Group and Valcon Construction Company (1979-1988)
Assistant City Manager, City Planner, City of McAllen (1973-1979)
City Planner, City of Edinburg, TX (1972-1973)
Intern, Model Cities Agency, City of Edinburg, TX (1972)
Career Related:
Board Member, Chairman, McAllen Public Utility (1983-1999)
Military:
With, U.S. Army
Civic:
Chairman, Citizens’ Community Advisory Committee, McAllen Independent School District (2004-2009); Past President, Temple Emanuel, McAllen, TX; Past President, Board Member, International Museum of Art and Science; Past President, Board of Directors, Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley; Music Director, Guitar Player, Synagogue Sunday School; Volunteer Santa Claus
Achievements:
Elected to serve as a Member of the Board and Chairman at McAllen Public Utility (1983–1999); Recalled for a 90-day service period to maintain board continuity following the election of a board member to the McAllen City Commission
Awards:
Recipient, Crexi Platinum Award (2024, 2026); Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate (2025); Honoree, CoStar Power Broker (2018, 2021, 2024); Recipient, Mayor’s Community Service Award (2017); Honoree, Humanitarian of the Year, Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley (2013); Honoree, Volunteer Industrial Developer of the Year (VIDY), Texas Industrial Development Council (1988)
Memberships:
Member, National Association of REALTORS; Member, Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS; Former Member, Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism (CSA), Religious Action Center, Union for Reform Judaism
Political Affiliation:
Democratic Party
Religion:
Jewish
Family:
Son of Ben Blum and Florence Blum
Married: Patricia Blum (1982-Present)
Children: Melinda Thoms; Steffanie Johnson; Ryan Blum
Two Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Creating handcrafted wood vessels, combining artistry with craftsmanship