John Semcken
John Semcken
John Semcken is a Vice President of Majestic Realty Company. He is currently involved in a number of major real estate development projects, including the Pacific Palms Conference Resort and a 310 acre industrial development in Riverside, California.
During his career, he has been recognized for his leadership and has been awarded numerous awards. He is a member of several community and charitable organizations.
Early Life and Education
John Semcken grew up in San Marino and received his bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy. He spent eight years in the Navy, completing his flying training at Air Station Miramar and graduating from the US Navy Fighter Weapons School’s TOPGUN program.
Today, he is a Vice President for billionaire developer Ed Roski Jr.’s Majestic Realty Company, where he is responsible for the glitzy $375 million Staples Center project in downtown Los Angeles. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the LA Sports and Entertainment Commission, the Metropolitan YMCA and the LA Civic Alliance. He is also a certified mediator by the International Mediation Institute. He and his wife, Avis, have dedicated years to community empowerment and social justice.
Professional Career
A 1978 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, John Semcken was a Navy pilot who flew fighter jets for eight years. He later joined the production team of the 1986 movie “Top Gun” as a technical adviser.
He is currently vice president of billionaire developer Ed Roski Jr.’s Majestic Realty Co. He is overseeing the company’s efforts to attract a National Football League team to a proposed 75,000-seat stadium in the City of Industry.
He said he has met with several teams and is optimistic that they will consider the city for a new NFL franchise. But he declined to reveal which teams he has been talking to. He also would not say how much a stake his boss, Roski, would want in the team that relocates to the city.
Achievements and Honors
A naval aficionado, Semcken was a top gun fighter pilot who helped put Tom Cruise on the map with his work as a flight choreographer in the 1986 blockbuster film “Top Gun.” He also holds the distinction of being the first – and last – to receive a Navy flight badge at the fabled Miramar Naval Air Station.
Aside from his aviation acrobatics, Semcken has carved out an impressive career in real estate as a vice president with billionaire developer Ed Roski Jr.’s Majestic Realty Co. His notable contributions include the company’s largest single office build out to date and spearheading Roski’s bid for a National Football League team to call the City of Industry home. He is also a self-declared philanthropist, having served on several of the area’s most prominent boards and organizations, including the US Naval Academy Foundation Board of Trustees, the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, the LA Civic Alliance, and the Metropolitan YMCA.
Personal Life
John Semcken is a Navy top gun fighter pilot who has a unique background. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He spent eight years as a Navy fighter pilot and completed more than 250 carrier landings. He is also a graduate of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School.
He now works for billionaire developer Ed Roski Jr.’s Majestic Realty Co. As vice president, he is responsible for the development of Majestic’s $400 million Staples Center in Los Angeles. He has also been involved in the development of Pacific Palms Resort in Diamond Bar and a 310-acre industrial park in Riverside. He is also active in identifying new opportunities for the company’s vast commercial real estate portfolio.
Net Worth
John Semcken has a net worth of $225 million. He has earned his wealth through his career in real estate development and through his investment in the Staples Center, where the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings play. He is also a minority owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. He has a strong philanthropic background and is active in many local charities.
A former US Navy fighter weapons instructor, John Semcken was a technical advisor for the Tom Cruise blockbuster movie “Top Gun.” He worked on the production team behind the scenes. He is currently a Vice President of Majestic Realty Co. and is responsible for some of the company’s highest profile projects.