Edward 'Ed' P. Roski Jr. is an American businessman, philanthropist, and billionaire, the President and Chairman of the Board of Majestic Realty Co., one of the largest privately held real estate development companies in the U.S. Born in Oklahoma in 1938, his father founded Majestic Realty in 1948.

Roski Jr.'s background is defined by military service and business acumen: he graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1962 with a bachelor's degree in Real Estate and Finance. Immediately after, he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving as an officer from 1962 to 1966. He was deployed to South Vietnam in 1965, where he was wounded in action during Operation Starlite and awarded a Bronze Star Medal and two Purple Hearts, cementing a legacy of bravery and discipline.

Edward Roski Jr. joined Majestic Realty in 1966, rising to Executive Vice-President and COO before becoming President in 1994. His strategic vision centered on developing massive business and industrial parks across the United States, amassing a portfolio of more than 83 million square feet of real estate—a defining success in logistics and commercial property.

His most visible public achievement is his role in the Los Angeles sports and entertainment sector. He is a partial owner of the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), and was crucial in developing the Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) in downtown Los Angeles. His success is a testament to the profitability of industrial real estate and the synergy between property development and sports ownership. He is also a renowned art collector and member of the famed Explorers Club, having descended to the wreck of the Titanic in a Russian submersible.

Edward Roski Jr. is a dedicated philanthropist, focusing his giving on youth, education, health, and veteran causes. The Majestic Realty Foundation focuses on community outreach in these areas. His structural social impact is tied to the creation of the Staples Center (a massive civic and entertainment hub) and the development of industrial parks that provide thousands of jobs.

His military service is a key aspect of his legacy: he was decorated with a Bronze Star Medal and two Purple Hearts for his service in the Vietnam War. His personal commitment to civic engagement includes serving as a Trustee at USC (his alma mater).

Edward Roski Jr. maintains the distinguished, adventurous style of a Vietnam veteran and industrial magnate. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic is one of serious, but quiet, authority, contrasting with his passion for extreme adventure travel (climbing Everest Base Camp, descending to the Titanic wreck).

Residing in Los Angeles, his luxury is the immense security and financial power derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is defined by his commitment to his military honor, real estate development, and his passion for global exploration and sports ownership.