Through David A. Siegel’s vision, persistence and resourcefulness, Central Florida Investments, Inc. (CFI) has become the largest privately held corporation in the Central Florida area. Founded in 1970 as a real estate development firm, CFI now operates dozens of other businesses in addition to Westgate Resorts including: hotels, insurance, magazines, real estate, travel services, oil, cattle, and internet companies.
Westgate Resorts has become Central Florida’s largest private employer, and employs over 10,000 people nationwide. They are the third largest timeshare company in the world. Recently they marked their 25 year anniversary.
Over the past 25 years, Westgate Resorts has expanded into 11 states, including Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Miami Beach; Williamsburg, Va., Gatlinburg, Tenn.; Branson, Mo.; Tunica, Miss.; Park City, Utah; Mesa, Ariz.; Las Vegas, and Anaheim, Calif., as well as the company’s home base, Orlando.
