George D. Johnson

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.

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.

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.

WJ Partners LLC (WJ Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Benjamin Wall. The firm is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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.

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.

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.

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.