Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. is a Managing Director of Canyon-Johnson Realty Advisors, a member of the Fund Investment Committee and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises ("MJE") and Johnson Development Corporation. Although Mr. Johnson is universally known for his illustrious, 13-year career with the National Basketball Association, he has redefined himself as a businessman with the objective to revitalize and provide quality entertainment and services to neglected, urban communities. In this role, Johnson encourages recognized business leaders to restore services to, as well as develop new business enterprises in, underserved communities throughout the United States.
Beyond his work with JDC (which is best known for establishing Magic Johnson Theatres and Starbucks Coffee Company in urban communities), Mr. Johnson heads Magic Johnson Entertainment, Magic Johnson Productions, and Magic Johnson Music. Johnson spearheads and engages in Company community relations and philanthropic endeavors. The Magic Johnson Foundation is a separate non-profit organization focused on addressing and improving the health, educational and social needs of inner-city youth and supporting related charitable organizations. A committed philanthropist, Johnson continually finds time to support worthy causes. As a United Nations Messenger of Peace, Johnson imparts to youth about drugs, violence and other important social issues. As a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Vice President and Event Chair for the annual Magic Johnson Sports Star Award Dinner & Auction, Johnson has helped MDA raise in excess of $1.5 million to support the Association’s Los Angeles-area research, diagnosis, and community service programs. The Magic Johnson Foundation’s Taylor Michael’s scholarship program has enabled 3,000 students to attend nationally accredited colleges and universities. Johnson has also worked with the Make a Wish Foundation, United Negro College Fund, Starlight Foundation, American Heart Association and UrbanLeague. He was a United Nations Day Co-Chair and he currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Cancer Society Foundation.
