SC-Based Johnson Development Calls For Removal Of Confederate Flag From SC State House Grounds

June 24, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC –  Statement from George Dean “Geordy” Johnson III, CEO of Johnson Development Associates, on behalf of the Johnson family, representing Johnson Management and its affiliated companies: Johnson Development Associates, OTO Development, American Credit Acceptance, JDA West, American Storage Rental Spaces, WJ Partners, and the Haven Apartment Communities, regarding the proposal to remove the Confederate flag from South Carolina Capitol grounds:

“We support the immediate removal of the Confederate flag from the state capitol. In order for South Carolina to truly flourish, we must create a welcoming environment for all people and companies that live here and those who seek to contribute to the prosperity of our state. We can maintain pride in South Carolina through tolerance and solidarity. The removal of this flag is a step in the right direction.”

 

 

About Johnson Development Associates, Inc.

Johnson Development Associates, Inc. (johnsondevelopment.net) has steadily grown into one of the most well-respected real estate developers in the Southeastern United States. Initially focused on the development of local industrial and commercial property, JDA’s portfolio has grown to now include luxury multi-family rental communities, large single-tenant industrial space, and self-storage facilities.

 

About OTO Development

OTO Development (otodevelopment.com) is an award winning, rapidly growing hotel development and management company. In the past ten years, OTO Development has developed over 60 hotels and currently operates portfolios of hotels for a publicly traded REIT, private equity firms and high net worth individuals. Today, the company continues its impressive growth with more than $1 billion in urban new development projects in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Manhattan, south Florida and Washington DC.

 

About American Credit Acceptance

American Credit Acceptance (americancreditacceptance.com) is a sub-prime auto finance company providing financial solutions from coast-to-coast. The company offers a common sense lending approach for dealer partners and affordable payment programs for customers.

 

About JDA West

JDA West, LLC (jdawest.net) is a multi-family investment firm leveraging its proven real estate model and internal equity sources to develop and acquire luxury apartment homes in dynamic west coast markets.

 

About American Storage Rental Spaces

American Storage Rental Spaces (cubesmart.com/americanstorage) offers storage resources and options at affordable prices. Whether storing for a life event or an organization project, the company provides amenities and services for a smart and simple storage experience.

 

About WJ Partners

WJ Partners (wjpartners.com) is a private investment firm based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, investing in fundamentally sound lower middle-market companies. WJ Partners’ work is guided by a core set of business principles that includes integrity, collaboration, and loyalty.

 

About The Haven Apartment Communities

The Haven Apartment Communities (thehavenapartments.com) offer spacious floor plans, modern amenities, and great customer service, and can be found in neighborhoods with an array of shopping, entertainment, and dining options.