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

Perry White

PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Perry manages the firm’s client service operations and provides leadership for new business opportunities and investments. In addition, he leads our Development Services Team.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

Derek Weaver

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Derek Weaver

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Derek serves as Senior Vice President and leads Johnson’s federal property and medical-retail development programs. In 30 years, he has completed more than $600 million in real estate developments.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

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

Gary Wilkinson, Jr.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

As Senior Vice President of the Project Management service line, Gary is responsible for the delivery of project management and transition services to hospitals and health systems.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

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

Michael Barksdale

VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Michael leads project management services in our Southwest Regional Office in Dallas, Texas. With more than 17 years of experience, he manages complex inpatient healthcare projects throughout the southern United States.

LOCATION: Dallas, TX

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

Amy Willis

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Amy is involved with developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiencies across all departments, while also ensuring day-to-day operations align with the company’s goals and strategies moving forward.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

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

Kate Dickson

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR AND PROJECT MANAGER

Kate is responsible for project management engagements, as well as the coordination of resources, tools, standards, best practices, lessons learned, and proposals for the Project Management team and the firm.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

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

CJ Johnson

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

CJ Johnson

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

CJ 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: Nashville, TN

William Simms

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

William Simms

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

He also facilitates engagement, communication, and decision-making of stakeholders, including user groups, client executives, and others.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

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

Tim Gatto

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

Tim aids Johnson’s project management team to establish foundations of new projects and ensure deliverables are produced on- time and on-budget. He also oversees pre-construction, construction, and tenant move-in/close-out phases.

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

Amy Gordon

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Amy Gordon

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Amy oversees and processes receivables entries, sales tax, and bank reconciliations. With more than 30 years of accounting experience, she also assists with annual budgets and the preparation and distribution of ownership financials.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

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 Geiger

SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER

Julie Geiger

SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER

Julie is responsible for the start-up and activation of our VA facilities and manages facility operations post-development. She also manages the VA property’s taxes, insurance, and operating costs.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

Sharon Ensor

PROPERTY MANAGER AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Sharon Ensor

PROPERTY MANAGER AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Sharon oversees the day-to-day management and operation of medical office buildings within our portfolio. She also manages contracts and certificates of insurance for our clients and tenants.

LOCATION: Birmingham, AL

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