Happy New Year!

Thanks to our clients and industry friends, we had yet another fulfilling year where we were able to support over 60 clients throughout the world advance their objectives based on our keen advice and client service amidst inclusive processes.

Selected Highlights from 2018: 

• Feasibility study on a proposed convention center in Charlottesville, VA

• Expansion study on the Reno Sparks Convention Center

• Master site plan for the OC Fair & Event Center

• Sports tourism study in St. John's County, FL

• TID application support for a proposed retail and entertainment project in Las Vegas

• Tourism study in Baltimore County, MD

• Hotel/convention center developer recruitment in Castlerock, CO

• Amphitheater feasibility study in Brentwood, CA

• P3 consulting services for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Masterplan study for Michigan State University

• Hilton Des Moines Downtown recently opened its doors!

• Successfully managed the solicitation of a private operator for two sports tourism facilities that broke ground this year, Champion Center! Cedar Point Sports Center Indoor Sports Facility

• Hammond Sportsplex broke ground!

• The $90 million Coralville Arena broke ground!

• Renovations to the Enterprise Center home of the St. Louis Blues began and were instrumental in luring the 2020 NHL All-Star Game

• New practice facility for the St. Louis Blues breaks ground in Maryland Heights

Our Team is honored to serve our clients and proud of our team dedication

Our Leadership Team has worked together for over ten years and provides a solid, experienced foundation for our project work with a sharp focus on purpose, performance and trust. 

I am happy to announce, Brandon Dowling has been promoted to Principal.  Since joining Johnson Consulting in 2008, Brandon has demonstrated a strong commitment to client service, precise advisory, and professional development. His many repeat clients and results achieved from his leadership is testament to his expertise.  As a part of leadership team, he will work alongside Ryan Johnson and myself,  in overseeing the day to day operations of the firm, creating efficiencies in our methodology and delivery of precise advisory services to our clients as well as driving strategic growth opportunities firm wide.  The firm is excited to provide our clients with further leadership oversight and expertise.

Two project analysts recently joined our growing team- Jeremy Saquibal and Hunter Gillaspie.

Jeremy, a recent graduate from Florida State University, majored in finance with a concentration in real estate.  He finds working at Johnson Consulting rewarding as it enables he and the team opportunities to do the analysis and provide recommendations that enable clients to experience long-term positive outcomes.

Hunter is furthering his passion and expertise for urban planning by working for Johnson Consulting clients while also pursuing a Masters of Urban Planning & Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  Prior, he graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Ethics & Public Policy. His favorite quote is from Daniel Burnham.  ”Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized."

Hunter and Jeremy will support our senior project analysts in delivering industry-leading quality services to our clients.

Yours Sincerely,

Charles H. Johnson

President and CEO

Johnson Consulting