James Lindsay Embrey, Jr.

James Lindsay Embrey, Jr., also known as J. Lindsay Embrey (September 23, 1925 - November 11, 2005) was an American real estate developer and philanthropist. He was a primary benefactor of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He served as a member of the board of trustees of Southern Methodist University from 1970 to 1987. In 1978, he established an endowment for students majoring in engineering at the university. , this endowment has provided scholarships for over 2,000 engineering students. In 1991, he was named emeritus of the board of trustees.

Early life James Lindsay Embrey, Jr. was born in 1925 in Gainesville, Texas. He was the son of James Lindsay and Margaret (née Marsh) Embrey.

Professional background Land development In the mid-1950s, he developed the city Richardson, Texas, with George Underwood, Jr. as well as the North Texas Technology corridor. He later served as Chair of First Continental Enterprises, while co-owning several shopping centers and apartment complexes.

Honors and awards In 1999, Embrey was honored with the Mustang Award from the university. In 2004, he was the recipient of the Hall of Leaders Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Engineering. In 2009, they also produced the documentary Playground against the child sex trade in the United States. Both daughters continue to run the Embrey Family Foundation, established by their father prior to his death.

Embrey died on November 11, 2005, in Dallas, Texas.