b'1940s 1967Larry Johnson grew up on a 300-acre tenantLarry establishes Johnson-Loggins Development Inc. farm in Kress, Texas, where he developed awith partner Glenn Loggins. They developed several strong work ethic through the dailyresidential subdivisions and apartment complexes responsibilities of farm chores.around the Houston area. During his high school years he was quarterback1970for the Kress Kangaroos footballJohnson-Loggins team. Development Inc. merged with First Realty Investment and went public, marking the occasion with a ticker tape ceremony at the American Stock Early Life Exchange.& EducationDeveloping a Legacy ofThe Founding& Growth of JDC 1975In 1975, Larry founded Johnson Development Corp. 1980s1960s Larry quickly made his mark with the creation After he graduated fromof the 1,000-acre Steeplechase community in Texas Tech with a degreenorthwest Houston. His success led to further in Agricultural Economics,expansion with the development of Towne Larry managed anLake Hills in Atlanta in apartment complex to1986 and Las Colinas at support himself whileRialto in Los Angeles in attending law school at 1987. Additionally, he The University of Texas. purchased large parcels of land in Pearland, He eventually left his legal aspirations behind toMissouri City, and Sugar pursue a career in real estate, joining a brokerageLand, solidifying his firm in Houston. influence in major real 4 estate markets.'