George D. Johnson
Founder at Johnson Development Associates, Inc.
Profile
George D.
Johnson is the founder of several companies.
He founded Extended Stay America, Inc. in 1995 and served as President & Chief Executive Officer until 2004.
He also founded Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. in 1997 and served as Chairman in 2008.
In 1985, he founded Johnson Development Associates, Inc. and currently holds the position of Chairman.
In 2004, he founded OTO Development LLC and is currently a Director.
In 2008, he founded WJ Partners LLC and served as Managing Partner.
Mr. Johnson's current job is as a Managing Member at American Storage LLC.
Mr. Johnson has held former positions as Chairman at Home Choice Holdings, Inc., Director at Duke Power Co. LLC, Norfolk Southern Corp., Wireless Broadcasting Systems of America, Inc., AutoNation, Inc., Boca Resorts LLC, Blockbuster Entertainment Corp., Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Viacom, Inc., and Duke Energy Corp.
He also served as Director & President-Consumer Products Division at Viacom, Inc. He was the Managing General Partner at WJB Video LP and served as President of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Johnson received a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina and an undergraduate degree from Wofford College.
George D. Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Johnson Development Associates, Inc.
 Johnson Development Associates, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Johnson Development Associates, Inc. engages in the development of local industrial and commercial property. It operates through the following divisions: Self-Storage, Multifamily East, Multifamily West, and Industrial. The company was founded by George D. Johnson Jr. in 1985 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Founder | 31/12/1984 |
American Storage LLC
 American Storage LLC Other TransportationTransportation American Storage LLC provides general warehousing and storage services. The private company is based in Manchester, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
OTO Development LLC
 OTO Development LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance OTO Development LLC operates as a hospitality development company with interest in developing and operating branded hotels. It designs, builds and funds the construction and renovation of hotel properties. The firm also provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical plan options, life insurance, discount hotel room options and more. The company was founded by Todd R. Turner, Harry Wayne Huizenga, James A. Ovenden, Corry W. Oakes, Chris Basham and George D. Johnson in May 2004 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Founder | 30/04/2004 |
Former positions of George D. Johnson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc.
 Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. provides non-bank cash advance services. The cash advances are small-denomination, short-term, unsecured advances that are due on the customer's next payday. It also provides convenient, less-costly credit options to consumers whose needs are not met by traditional financial institutions. The company was founded by William M. Webster, IV on August 11, 1997 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Founder | 04/08/2008 |
Duke Power Co. LLC
 Duke Power Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Duke Power Corp. produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. Duke Power operates three nuclear generating stations, eight coal-fired stations, 31 hydroelectric stations and numerous combustion turbine units.The company is located in Charlotte, NC. | Director/Board Member | 27/02/2005 |
Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/
 Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Extended Stay America, Inc. develops, owns and operates extended stay lodging facilities. The firm operates moderately priced extended stay lodging hotels across the US. Its brands include Extended StayAmerica Efficiency Studios, Homestead Studio Suites, StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios and Crossland Economy Studios. The company was founded on August 6, 1995 by H. Wayne Huizenga and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/04/2004 |
| EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/04/2004 |
Wireless Broadcasting Systems of America, Inc.
 Wireless Broadcasting Systems of America, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Wireless Broadcasting Systems of America, Inc. engages in the acquisition, ownership, development, and operation of wireless cable systems. It also provides subscription television services through wireless cable systems. The company was founded on November 7, 1994 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of George D. Johnson
| University of South Carolina | Graduate Degree |
| Wofford College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | Transportation |
| AUTONATION, INC. | Retail Trade |
| DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION | Utilities |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Duke Power Co. LLC
Duke Power Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Duke Power Corp. produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. Duke Power operates three nuclear generating stations, eight coal-fired stations, 31 hydroelectric stations and numerous combustion turbine units.The company is located in Charlotte, NC. | Utilities |
Home Choice Holdings, Inc.
 Home Choice Holdings, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Upbound Group, Inc., Home Choice Holdings, Inc. operates rental/purchase stores. The company is based in Mesquite, TX. Home Choice Holdings was acquired by Rent-Way, Inc. on December 10, 1998 for $238.09 million. | Finance |
Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/
Extended Stay America, Inc. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Extended Stay America, Inc. develops, owns and operates extended stay lodging facilities. The firm operates moderately priced extended stay lodging hotels across the US. Its brands include Extended StayAmerica Efficiency Studios, Homestead Studio Suites, StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios and Crossland Economy Studios. The company was founded on August 6, 1995 by H. Wayne Huizenga and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Consumer Services |
Wireless Broadcasting Systems of America, Inc.
Wireless Broadcasting Systems of America, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Wireless Broadcasting Systems of America, Inc. engages in the acquisition, ownership, development, and operation of wireless cable systems. It also provides subscription television services through wireless cable systems. The company was founded on November 7, 1994 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Consumer Services |
Boca Resorts LLC
 Boca Resorts LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Boca Resorts LLC owns and operates resorts and hotels. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Consumer Services |
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc.
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. provides non-bank cash advance services. The cash advances are small-denomination, short-term, unsecured advances that are due on the customer's next payday. It also provides convenient, less-costly credit options to consumers whose needs are not met by traditional financial institutions. The company was founded by William M. Webster, IV on August 11, 1997 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Finance |
WJB Video LP
 WJB Video LP Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Part of BB Liquidating, Inc., WJB Video LP operates a Blockbuster video franchise. The company is based in Spartanburg, SC. WJB Video was acquired by Blockbuster, Inc. on August 18, 1993 for $159.34 million. | Retail Trade |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. | Retail Trade |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond | Government |
Viacom, Inc.
 Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Johnson Development Associates, Inc.
Johnson Development Associates, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Johnson Development Associates, Inc. engages in the development of local industrial and commercial property. It operates through the following divisions: Self-Storage, Multifamily East, Multifamily West, and Industrial. The company was founded by George D. Johnson Jr. in 1985 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Finance |
American Storage LLC
American Storage LLC Other TransportationTransportation American Storage LLC provides general warehousing and storage services. The private company is based in Manchester, CT. | Transportation |
Extended Stay America, Inc.
 Extended Stay America, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Extended Stay America, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of hotels in North America. It operates through the Owned Hotels, and Franchise and Management segments. The Owned Hotels segment includes the earnings derived from the operation of the company-owned hotel properties and other hotel revenues. The Franchise and Management segment consists of earnings under contracts and agreements with third parties. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Consumer Services |
OTO Development LLC
OTO Development LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance OTO Development LLC operates as a hospitality development company with interest in developing and operating branded hotels. It designs, builds and funds the construction and renovation of hotel properties. The firm also provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical plan options, life insurance, discount hotel room options and more. The company was founded by Todd R. Turner, Harry Wayne Huizenga, James A. Ovenden, Corry W. Oakes, Chris Basham and George D. Johnson in May 2004 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Finance |
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services South Carolina Chamber of Commerce promotes pro-job and pro-business policies at the state and federal level. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC. | Commercial Services |
WJ Partners LLC
 WJ Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance WJ Partners LLC (WJ Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Benjamin Wall. The firm is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. | Finance |
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