James Milton
Johnson
Founder and Chairman
What we do
Johnson provides full menu of facility planning, development and management services to the healthcare industry.
Advisory
Advisory
Johnson’s advisory team is focused on helping our physician and hospital clients create innovative facility solutions to complex issues.
Development
Development
At the heart of our company is the planning, financing and development of medical facilities for hospitals and physicians.
Project Management
Project Management
Our Project Management team is focused on bringing a custom-made approach to delivering your capital project in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Asset & Property Management
Asset & Property Management
Our Property Services team brings a comprehensive solution to property and asset management to enhance tenant satisfaction and create value.
Federal Development
Federal Development
We are proud to serve as a partner to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other governmental entities through our Federal Property Development division.
Leadership Team
James Milton
Johnson
Founder and Chairman
As Chairman, Mr. Johnson manages the Company’s executive leadership team, leading the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Company. In addition, he provides insight and resources to all investment activities.
Milton R.
Johnson
President and Chief Investment Officer
Milton R. Johnson serves as President and Chief Investment Officer for Johnson where he is responsible for overall firm management with a focus on operations. In addition, Milton also manages firm risks and investments, while providing oversight to healthcare and federal healthcare project development teams. He is also responsible for driving and implementing firm strategy.
Perry T.
White
Principal and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. White is a Principal of the Company and serves as the Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for the strategic growth of the firm as well as ensuring the quality and efficiency of all client services. As a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, he has shared oversight of the company’s overall operating performance and strategic direction. He is also a member of the company’s Investment Committee.
Matthew T.
Cler
Vice President of Development
Mr. Cler joined Johnson in November 2008 and heads the firm’s Midwest regional development office in Indianapolis, Indiana. As Vice President of Development, Mr. Cler is responsible for all aspects of the development process including the purchase of real estate or ground lease execution, site due diligence, securing planning and zoning approvals, execution of engagements with project consultants, pro forma development, leasing, and project management.
Derek L.
Weaver
Senior Vice President
Derek Weaver joined Johnson in March of 2012 as Senior Vice President of Federal Property Development. In that role, he leads pursuit and development initiatives related to our work with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and other federal government users.
Gary
Wilkinson
Senior Vice President of Project Management
Mr. Wilkinson joined Johnson Development in January of 2017 as a Senior Vice President of the Project Management service line. Prior to joining Johnson, Wilkinson was with the Healthcare Group of CBRE as the Director of Facilities Activation Services. Wilkinson spent 11 years with KLMK prior to its being acquired by CBRE. In his current role, Mr. Wilkinson is responsible for the delivery of project management and transition services to hospitals and health systems.
Steve
Wheeler
Senior Vice President of Development
Mr. Wheeler serves as Senior Vice President of Development with responsibility for overseeing healthcare development projects from conception through completion. He heads the firm’s regional office in Dallas, Texas, established to better serve the firm’s clients in Texas and the Southwest. Mr. Wheeler provides expertise in project definition and coordination; site selection, acquisition, due diligence, and land planning; owner and tenant relations; communication with project team, vendors, and representatives; schedule and budget compliance; and overall quality assurance.
Mary Margaret
Relfe
Vice President of Operations
Ms. Relfe serves as Vice President of Operations for the Company with responsibility of oversight of the property management team, as well as, developing and maintaining relationships with the owners, managers and tenants of the properties that we manage. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining processes and ensuring the services provided to our clients are efficient and effective.
Mike
Davis
Senior Vice President
Mr. Davis joined Johnson in 2021 as Senior Vice President. He is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and leading development and acquisition opportunities, as well as deal structuring, entitlements, financing, and managing ground-up development projects from inception to occupancy. Mr. Davis leads our Chicago office, where he directs advisory, development, and capital markets engagements with our clients.
Michael
Barksdale
Vice President of Project Management
Michael Barksdale is a Vice President of Project Management with Johnson. As the lead for project management services in the Texas/Southwest markets, Michael will have overall project oversight for Johnson in the Texas and Southwest markets and is responsible for the overall budget, schedule, and project team performance. Michael has 16+ years of experience in managing complex inpatient healthcare projects for clients throughout the southern United States.
Josh
Earnest
Vice President of Asset Management
As Vice President of Asset Management, Josh is responsible for all portfolio and property accounting, budgeting and reporting. In addition, he provides corporate-level financial management, service and analysis across all service lines.
Tracey
Creal
Director of Government Operations
As Director of Federal Operations, Tracey serves as the asset manager for all Federally-leased property managed by Johnson. She oversees the local property managers and direct associates for both Johnson and third-party property managers.
Our Work
100%
HEALTHCARE
$ 1 Billion
DELIVERED
2.5 Million
SF
MANAGED
Since 1994, we have had the privilege of serving some of the nation’s most trusted and innovative
healthcare systems and physicians. Some highlight representative projects include:
healthcare systems and physicians. Some highlight representative projects include:
