Executive Appointments Position Johnson Development Associates For Future Growth

Two executives at Johnson Development Associates are stepping into new roles as the company, which is part of The Johnson Group, positions itself for future growth.

Blake Spencer has been named President of JDA’s Industrial Division. He takes over this position from Rob Rain, who was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer at OTO Development, also part of The Johnson Group.

Spencer joined JDA in 2015, initially as an intern. He held finance-related positions of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as CFO before pivoting to operations. As President, Industrial, Spencer will leverage his strategic vision, financial savvy, and industry expertise to drive growth in the division, which is one of the country’s largest private developers of warehouse space.

“Blake has always been a tremendous asset to the company,” says Geordy Johnson, CEO of The Johnson Group. “We are excited to watch JDA’s Industrial Division move into its next phase of development while under his leadership.”

Brooks Cochran has been named JDA’s Chief Financial Officer. He’s been with The Johnson Group family of companies since 2019, working in financial planning and analysis for three years at American Credit Acceptance before moving to JDA. Here, his tenure has been marked by significant achievements in director-level roles in both finance and operations.

“Brooks brings a unique combination of financial expertise and operational insight to this key leadership role,” Johnson says. “We are confident he is well-positioned as CFO to ensure JDA’s continued financial health, stability, and growth.”