Zygi Wilf and his partners have relied on consistency and investment in building a winner in every aspect of their four-year ownership of the Minnesota Vikings. The Wilf family and the ownership group has worked diligently at making the Vikings an important part of the fabric of the Upper Midwest.As the franchise enters the 2008 season, a strong foundation has been established for success on the field and with civic and corporate leadership in the community. Over the last three years, the team has enhanced its already strong reputation as an NFL leader in community relations activities and has raised its level of involvement in the region. Under the stewardship of the Wilfs, the franchise has taken strides forward on the initiative for a state-of-theart, multi-use stadium as the centerpiece of a downtown Minneapolis redevelopement. The Vikings ownership is committed to investing in the state’s economy and are dedicated to a world-class showcase for Minnesota’s sporting future.Zygi Wilf leads an ownership group that closely mirrors the structure that has led the Wilf family to national prominence in their business ventures with Garden Homes Development, a nationwide leader in retail, commercial and private residential development. Joining Wilf in the Vikings venture are his brother, Mark, cousin, Leonard, and nephew, Jeffrey, along with several associates from outside the family.The journey for Wilf from avid New York Giants fan sitting in the bleachers of Yankee Stadium in the 1960’s to taking over the leadership of one of the NFL’s proudest franchises has been marked by bold and well-founded business decisions, commitment to family and employees, and dedication to community.Throughout the Wilf family’s rise to prominence in real estate development, the consistent focus on philanthropy and never losing touch with family roots has been a foundation and philosophy.Building a championship team with character has been at the foundation of the Wilf ownership group’s growth as NFL owners.The Wilf family has stayed close to their roots, donating generously to heart-felt causes at home and throughout the world.Wilf, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf, emigrated with his parents from Europe to the United States in the early 1950s and settled in New Jersey. Zygi attended nearby Fairleigh Dickinson University, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and later graduated from New York Law School in Manhattan.Wilf, 58, and wife, Audrey, have four children.