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30MM+

Square Feet

Johnson Development Associates has developed more than 30 million square feet

555+

Hotel Properties

OTO Development and its predecessor company have developed 550 hotels and counting

2,800+

Dealer Partners

American Credit Acceptance’s partnerships serve more than 150,000 customers in 50 U.S. states

We’re not good at one business – we’re good at business.

From commercial real estate to hospitality to auto finance, The Johnson Group’s foundation for business is the same: We build enduring relationships of trust and accountability with our partners, and we are relentless in our pursuit of fulfilling profitable results.

Our Story of Success

Experienced leaders

Our decisions are anchored in shared values and driven by principled, expert leaders. The result? Our story is one of intentional growth and extraordinary success.

Growth mindset

A big reason for that success is that all of The Johnson Group companies are privately held and well-capitalized, with an agile management structure. This makes us nimble, collaborative, and ready to pursue smart opportunities as we find them.

Nationwide impact

Our ever-growing national footprint is shaped by our Guiding Principles and nurtured by principled leaders who care deeply about the success of our partners, our team members, and our greater community.

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Johnson Development Associates
OTO Development
American Credit Acceptance
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Fulfillment comes from repeated successes, not one-time wins. We’re not a publicly traded company with quarterly earnings we have to hit. We’re far more focused on long-term success, and as a result of that mindset we’re always able to do the right thing for our partners, knowing that success is measured in many ways.

Josh Jones, Johnson Development Associates

Johnson Development Associates

In many markets, landowners and developers tend to be distrusting of each other, and our approach to partnerships has definitely given us a competitive edge. We ensure that we follow through on what we say we’re going to do, and the Johnsons support us in doing so. This has given us the reputation we have.

Natalie Smith, Johnson Development Associates

Johnson Development Associates

We’re selective about who we partner with, more so than most, and we go above and beyond for our partners. Our work with CarMax is a good example of this: It started off as a small test in seven stores. We worked together to provide excellent service and build a relationship and eventually grew our partnership over time to become a national lender for them.

Jason Bynum, American Credit Acceptance

American Credit Acceptance

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