George R. Johnson – President/CEO Johnson Development Company, LLC
George R. Johnson - President/CEO
George R. Johnson formed Johnson Development Company, LLC (JDC) in May of 1999 to operate the purchased 123-room Hampton Inn - Springfield IL, and the 154-room Hampton Inn - East Peoria, IL. Since then George has continued to purchase and or operate hotel properties which include the 198-room Holiday Inn - Urbana, IL, the 82-room Staybridge Suites - Springfield, IL, the 83-room Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield, IL, and the 74-room Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana, IL.
As President and CEO, George is responsible for the oversight of all operations of JDC, its owned hotels, as well as all managed properties. JDC currently operates both full- and limited-service properties under the flags of Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn and Suites, Staybridge Suites and Holiday Inn. The company has also operated a Ramada Limited brand property.
After an honorable discharge from the United States Army as a helicopter pilot with tours in Germany and Vietnam, George obtained biochemistry degree with a minor in business administration from Washington State University in Pullman, WA. He was quickly recruited from the small bus station/motel where he was employed during school into the management internship program of the Sheraton Hotel Corporation. It was there that George found his passion for the hospitality industry.
Georges broad experience in hotel development and management includes the development, operation and management of independent franchises for numerous national hotel franchises including Sheraton Hotels, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Best Western, and Ramada. George has also taught hotel/motel administration for Milwaukee Community College in Milwaukee, WI and Central Illinois Community College in East Peoria, IL. Additionally, he has lectured and appeared as a guest speaker for Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn as well as numerous college and civic groups.
David C. Kimsey, CPA, CGMA, CHA – CFO/Management Oversight
David C. Kimsey, CPA, CGMA, CHA - CFO/Management Oversight
Dave Kimsey joined JDC in 2002. Dave's responsibilities with JDC include the oversight of all accounting and financial reporting for JDC hotels. In addition to the financial responsibilities, Dave is actively engaged in management and leadership development of key employees within the JDC hotels. Dave also contributes to the development of new management, acquisition and development opportunities for the company.
Prior to joining JDC, Dave was a Compliance Audit Supervisor with the Office of the Auditor General for the State of Illinois where he was responsible for the planning, performance and supervision of financial and compliance audits of various agencies, departments, boards and commissions of the State of Illinois.
A registered and licensed CPA in the State of Illinois, Dave is a graduate of Millikin University in Decatur, IL with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Dave is also a licensed real estate broker in the State of Illinois. He is a CAPLD Trustee, Deputy Chair for Chatham's Planning Commission, Treasurer of Chatham's Jaycees, and is a committee member for Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association Governmental Affairs Committee.
Marilyn Medica – Chief Legal Counsel/Regional Director of Sales
Marilyn Medica - Chief Legal Counsel/Regional Director of Sales
Marilyn Medica has been with JDC since its beginning in 1999. She has been licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since 1992. After graduating from DePaul University in Chicago, she worked as a prosecuting attorney for the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office in Springfield, Illinois. Thereafter, she joined the law firm of Brown Hay & Stephens concentrating in civil litigation.
Marilyn's introduction into the hotel industry began when she worked as a Sales Manager for Holiday Inn after graduating from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Currently, she continues the role of Regional Director of Sales for all JDC managed properties. Marilyn is also a licensed real estate broker in the State of Illinois.
