Tilman Joseph Fertitta (born June 25, 1957) is an American businessman and the founder, chairman of the board, President, CEO and primary shareholder of Landry's Restaurants. He is also a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System. In 2012 Fertitta was one of 21 newcomers to the 2012 list of the World's Billionaires. Ranked at number 854 with a net worth of $1.5 billion.