Who We Are
Our Team
Jim Johnson
FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN
Jim Johnson
FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN
Since founding Johnson in 1994, Jim has organized and managed a variety of projects, serving physician/hospital joint ventures, physician partnerships, nonprofit hospitals, and for-profit healthcare companies, as well as national and international laboratory companies and organizations.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Milton Johnson
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Milton Johnson
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Milton serves as President and Chief Investment Officer, with more than 20 years in real estate development, management, and construction. He leads the firm’s overall strategy, as well as overseeing each of the firm’s six service lines.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Perry White
PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Derek Weaver
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Mike Davis
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Mike Davis
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Mike supports the firm’s vision and strategy across the continuum of care, and is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and leading development and acquisition opportunities, as well as deal structuring, entitlements, financing, and managing ground-up development projects.
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
Gary Wilkinson, Jr.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Joshua Earnest
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT
Joshua Earnest
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT
As Senior 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.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Heather Hall, RN, MSN
VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSITION PLANNING
Heather Hall, RN, MSN
VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSITION PLANNING
Heather collaborates between clinical, architectural, and project management groups to efficiently integrate technology, tools, and processes into new facilities. She has worked as a critical care nurse, giving her a deep understanding of the needs of both providers and patients.
LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
Michael Barksdale
VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Edward Aldag III
VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Edward Aldag III
VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Edward is responsible for the delivery of project management and transition services to hospitals and health systems. His primary focus is helping plan and execute new facility development, as well as large-scale facility renovations and expansions.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Stuart Schmidtke
VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Stuart Schmidtke
VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Stuart works with Johnson’s project management team to deliver projects on-time, on budget, and within scope. He also facilitates engagement, communication, and decision-making of stakeholders, including user groups, client executives, and others.
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
Joe Denis
VICE PRESIDENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Joe Denis
VICE PRESIDENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Joe provides leadership and support for our Property Management team. He also develops and maintains relationships with the owners, managers, tenants, and technicians of the facilities we oversee, with an eye for improvement and sustainability.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Joy Kaiser
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Joy Kaiser
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Joy has extensive experience in both private and public financing and accounting. With more than 18 years in senior management, she specializes in all aspects of industrial, development, construction, project management, and property management contracting.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Amy Willis
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Michael Cooper
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Michael Cooper
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Michael oversees the mechanical systems of the firm’s Property Management division. He supports the property management team as a resource and as quality control for the equipment in our facilities, ensuring they run as efficiently as possible.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Carson Croy
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Carson Croy
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Carson combines his technical skills and leadership in to oversee and coordinate development from conception to completion. He also collaborates on the asset management models for the company’s portfolio, researching market assessments and demographic analyses.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Kate Dickson
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR AND PROJECT MANAGER
Shelli Wood
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Shelli Wood
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Shelli oversees the development and overall management of the firm’s Facility Assessment Program. She supports the project management team by organizing, coordinating, and managing scheduling, reporting, and communications between all parties.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Carol Burnett
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Carol Burnett
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Carol collaborates with the project management team to streamline the team’s workflow and deliver projects on-time, on budget, and within scope. She also works with Johnson’s Facility Assessment Program to measure, implement, and document action items.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Andrew Gilbert
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Andrew Gilbert
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Andrew works with Johnson’s project management team to deliver projects on-time, on budget, and within scope. He also facilitates engagement, communication, and decision-making of stakeholders, including user groups, client executives, and others.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
William Simms
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Caleb Wambsganss
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Caleb Wambsganss
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Caleb works with Johnson’s project management team to deliver projects on-time, on budget, and within scope. As project progress from the planning to execution stages, he also focuses on the oversight of pre-construction, construction, and tenant move-in/close-out phases.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Stephen Blackshear
PROJECT MANAGER
Stephen Blackshear
PROJECT MANAGER
Stephen works with Johnson’s project management team to deliver projects on-time, on budget, and within scope. He also facilitates engagement, communication, and decision-making of stakeholders, including user groups, client executives, and others.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Robert Keith
PROJECT MANAGER
Robert Keith
PROJECT MANAGER
Robert works with Johnson’s project management team to deliver projects on-time, on budget, and within scope. As project progress from the planning to execution stages, he also focuses on the oversight of pre-construction, construction, and tenant move-in/close-out phases.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Parhum Nankali
PROJECT MANAGER
Parhum Nankali
PROJECT MANAGER
Parhum works with Johnson’s project management team to deliver projects on-time, on budget, and within scope. As project progress from the planning to execution stages, he also focuses on the oversight of pre-construction, construction, and tenant move-in/ close-out phases.
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
Tim Gatto
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER
Amy Gordon
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Miriam McCoy
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Miriam McCoy
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Miriam is responsible for ensuring all bills, invoices, and payments are processed accurately and on time. She is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the company and ensuring that all operational and property-related expenses are tracked, recorded, and paid.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
Julie Gieger
SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER
Sharon Ensor
PROPERTY MANAGER AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Karen Gouger
PROPERTY MANAGER
Karen Gouger
PROPERTY MANAGER
Karen designs facility preventative maintenance plans that emphasize forecasting, capital and operational budgeting, and asset longevity in order to maximize return on investments. She also oversees staff who prioritize high occupancy rates and low receivables/high collections.
LOCATION: Chattanooga, TN
Beth Leipert
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Beth Leipert
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Beth oversees the day-to-day operations of Johnson’s corporate headquarters to ensure it runs smoothly, efficiently, and in an organized manner. She also works closely with accounting, tracking corporate invoices and ensuring they are recorded accurately in the financial system.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL