George D. Johnson

Part of BB Liquidating, Inc., WJB Video LP operates a Blockbuster video franchise. The company is based in Spartanburg, SC. WJB Video was acquired by Blockbuster, Inc. on August 18, 1993 for $159.34 million.

Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Johnson Development Associates, Inc. engages in the development of local industrial and commercial property. It operates through the following divisions: Self-Storage, Multifamily East, Multifamily West, and Industrial. The company was founded by George D. Johnson Jr. in 1985 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

American Storage LLC provides general warehousing and storage services. The private company is based in Manchester, CT.

Extended Stay America, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of hotels in North America. It operates through the Owned Hotels, and Franchise and Management segments. The Owned Hotels segment includes the earnings derived from the operation of the company-owned hotel properties and other hotel revenues. The Franchise and Management segment consists of earnings under contracts and agreements with third parties. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

OTO Development LLC operates as a hospitality development company with interest in developing and operating branded hotels. It designs, builds and funds the construction and renovation of hotel properties. The firm also provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical plan options, life insurance, discount hotel room options and more. The company was founded by Todd R. Turner, Harry Wayne Huizenga, James A. Ovenden, Corry W. Oakes, Chris Basham and George D. Johnson in May 2004 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce promotes pro-job and pro-business policies at the state and federal level. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

WJ Partners LLC (WJ Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Benjamin Wall. The firm is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.