David A. Tepper grew up in Stanton Heights, a working-class neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Tepper attended an inner-city high school and went on to receive his undergraduate degree in 1978 from the University of Pittsburgh and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University in 1982. In 1993, Tepper established his own investment firm, Appaloosa Management. Today, Tepper is widely considered one of the most successful investors of his generation. Tepper is deeply passionate about helping everyone meet their basic needs. He started the David A. Tepper Charitable Foundation as a way to further his belief that everyone deserves an education, access to healthcare resources, and no one should go to bed hungry. An active member of his local communities, Tepper champions philanthropic efforts in New Jersey, Florida and the greater Pittsburgh area raising millions of dollars for those in need. Tepper, a passionate, lifelong NFL fan, purchased the Panthers in July 2018. As a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2009, Tepper has strong relationships with current owners and an excellent relationship with the League. At the 2018 Spring owners meeting in Atlanta, Tepper was greeted warmly by the other owners and his offer was unanimously approved. "Learn it, Earn it, Return it" is David Tepper's personal philosophy that has shaped his entire career and serves as the backbone of his approach as the owner of the Carolina Panthers. Develop a winning organization that is consistently competitive year after year and give back to those who need it most in the Panthers community. Show less «