| Birth Place | Malibu, California, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Parent(s) | B. Wayne Hughes (father) |
B. Wayne Hughes, Jr., a prominent figure in the real estate industry in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.9 billion by 2024. As the son of businessman and founder of Public Storage, B. Wayne Hughes Sr., he has successfully carried on his family's legacy and expanded their real estate empire. With his astute business acumen and expertise in property development, Hughes Jr. has amassed significant wealth over the years. His wealth not only stems from real estate investments but also includes other ventures and endeavors. With his extensive knowledge of the market, B. Wayne Hughes Jr. continues to make a significant impact on the real estate landscape in the United States.
Hughes Jr. supported CA Assembly Bill 1672, which works to expand the reach of veterans courts dealing with rehabilitation and recovery.
Hughes Jr. held a leading role in the family Business from 1985-1998 as Vice President of Acquisitions. Public Storage operates storage facilities across the United States and Europe as a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. At present (2016), he is a member of the Board of Trustees of Public Storage, alongside his sister Tamara Gustavson.
In 2005, Hughes Jr. founded American Commercial Equities. The firm is based in Malibu, California, and focuses on the management and acquisition of prime real estate properties in California and Hawaii. According to Forbes rankings of The World's Billionaires 2018, Hughes Jr.'s estimated net worth is $1.25 billion (as of March 2018).
In 2013, Hughes Jr. established Serving California. The mission of the foundation is to aid victims of crime and hardship, rehabilitate ex-offenders, and assist veterans impacted by PTSD.
Hughes Jr. is a member of the organization Right on Crime, a nationwide initiative to drive Criminal justice reform. On June 15, 2014, Hughes Jr. spoke at TEDx at Ironwood State Prison about the need for change in the country's prison system.
During the 2016 presidential election, Hughes donated $117,000 to the campaign of Libertarian Gary Johnson.
