ITIEL KAPLAN NAMED A 2025 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL MOST ADMIRED CEO HONOREE

A wonderful honor for the Maple Development CEO

We’re proud to announce that Maple Development’s CEO, Itiel Kaplan, has been named a 2025 Most Admired CEO by the Houston Business Journal.

This prestigious recognition honors leaders across Houston who demonstrate exceptional vision, integrity, and commitment—not just to the success of their businesses, but to their people and the communities they serve. For those of us at Maple, it’s no surprise that Itiel has been recognized with such an honor.

Since founding Maple Development in 2018, Itiel has led with a collaborative mindset, an unwavering respect for his team, and a sustained effort to creating attainable communities for today’s homebuyers. Under his leadership, Maple has grown from a promising real estate firm into a driving force behind a refined approach to residential development—what we call the Master-Planned Village—designed to foster connection, community, and a genuine sense of belonging.

What makes Itiel stand out isn’t just Maple’s successful history—it’s the culture he’s built along the way. He empowers his team, values every voice in the room, and leads by example with humility and drive. Whether it’s through wellness programs, investment education, or professional development opportunities, he consistently invests in people first.

This recognition by the Houston Business Journal is a celebration of leadership done right.

Congratulations, Itiel, on this well-deserved honor. We’re grateful for your leadership and proud to be part of the journey.