Guiding Principles

The foundation of Johnson Development Associates, Inc., part of The Johnson Group, is our shared Guiding Principles. These principles are not independent of our business; they are the core of the business. Our Guiding Principles provide the framework for how we make decisions and execute strategies, and we cannot succeed in our business endeavors absent of these principles. 

We create value for our team members, partners, customers, and communities by acting in accordance with our Guiding Principles, which ultimately leads to a stronger company culture and better business performance.

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Words from our Founder:
"If we effectively model
these principles and
reinforce them with
our processes,
we will create
a stronger culture
and a stronger team
that will drive
our future success
and drive
greater value creation."

- George D. Johnson, Jr.

 

Our Guiding Principles

Integrity

Conduct all business in an honest, forthright, and ethical manner.

Partnership

Honor commitments and develop enduring relationships grounded in mutual trust, respect, service, and reliability. This applies to customers, teammates, investors, financial partners, vendors, and our communities.

Humility

Recognize what we do not know, actively seek knowledge and guidance in our decision making, and acknowledge, learn, and grow from our mistakes.

Principled Entrepreneurship

Create long-term value by anticipating opportunities for profitable growth, satisfying the evolving needs of the customer, and embracing change while striving for continuous improvement. Exercise sound judgment and take calculated risks to deliver superior results.

Initiative

Be decisive and passionately pursue opportunities with a sense of urgency while continuously adapting and refining strategies.

Fulfillment

Reach our full potential by developing our talents, earning meaningful responsibility, and overcoming challenges as a team and find purpose in the positive impact we have on our business, family, and community.

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Guiding Principles

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"There's a culture that is young and vibrant, and everyone wants to do the best job possible. The Johnsons really foster that."


Blake Spencer

President, Industrial Division

"At JDA, they really do things right, they have a lot of integrity, they don't cut corners.  When you couple that with a great team and good quality people, it's a win-win situation."


Miguel Villareal

Senior Development Manager, Industrial Division

"I think the quality of the individuals with such high integrity fuels the success of Johnson Development."


Susan England

Payroll Administrator

"The best is yet to come. I'm not exactly sure what things will look like, but based on the current momentum that's really been generated in the last several decades, there's no reason to expect anything other than continued growth and success."


Josh Jones

Director of Real Estate, Industrial Division

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