Our
Story

With over 35,000 units completed, Fortune-Johnson is the premier contractor for building multifamily projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Our construction projects showcase a wide range of product types, including garden-style apartments, retirement communities, student housing, high-density complexes, and mixed-use developments. Fortune-Johnson has successfully finished every project undertaken. We take pride in our industry leading record of completing assignments on time and within budget. Through long-term relationships built on mutual trust and our standard of excellence, our goal is to become your preferred contractor.

With over 30,000 units completed, Fortune-Johnson is the premier contractor for building multifamily projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Our construction projects showcase a wide range of product types, including garden-style apartments, assisted living facilities, student housing, and high-density mixed used developments. Fortune-Johnson has successfully finished every project undertaken. We take pride in our industry leading record of completing assignments on time and within budget. Through long term relationships built on mutual trust and our standard of excellence, our goal is to become your preferred contractor.

Our Values

Be

Fair

Be

Honest

Do

What You Say

Do

It Right The First Time

Treat

Others How You Want To Be Treated

Board of Directors

Brett Fortune

Chairman

Karen White

Treasurer

Jason McIlvain

President

Senior Leadership

Jason McIlvain

Chief Executive Officer

David Massey

Chief Financial Officer

Chris House

EVP, Risk Management

Jeff Carroll

EVP, Operations

Michael Mitchell

EVP, Preconstruction

Ryan Schlender

VP, Scheduling

Rob Brown

VP, Risk Management

Eric Menchaca

VP, Quality Assurance

Client Testimonials

Fortune-Johnson strives to become your preferred contractor by building long-term relationships built on mutual trust, respect and our standard of excellence. We measure our capabilities based on the feedback of clients who have experienced our exceptional service and build quality.

“Ever since meeting the professionals at Fortune-Johnson, we have always been impressed with their organization and commitment to excellence and quality. Bristol looks forward to working with Fortune-Johnson on many more projects in the future.”

David Hanchrow, Chief Investment Officer, Bristol Development Group
“RangeWater Real Estate has enjoyed a long-standing and valued relationship with Fortune-Johnson in the execution of many of its development projects. The consistency of Fortune-Johnson’s construction, risk management and delivery of finished product results in our desire to continue to seek out opportunities to work together to create high-quality multifamily communities.”
Michael B. Blair, Chief Operating Officer, RangeWater Real Estate
“Fortune-Johnson has been a trusted construction partner of Atlantic Residential for over 10 years.  Brett and his team have completed numerous projects for us on time and within budget in an always challenging cost environment.”
Richard Aaronson, Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Residential

Client Testimonials

Fortune-Johnson strives to become your preferred contractor by building long-term relationships built on mutual trust, respect, and our standard of excellence. We measure our capabilities based on the feedback of clients who have experienced our exceptional service and build quality.

“Ever since meeting the professionals at Fortune-Johnson, we have always been impressed with their organization and commitment to excellence and quality. Bristol looks forward to working with Fortune-Johnson on many more projects in the future.”
David Hanchrow, Chief Investment Officer, Bristol Development Group, LLC
“RangeWater Real Estate has enjoyed a long-standing and valued relationship with Fortune-Johnson in the execution of many of its development projects. The consistency of Fortune-Johnson’s construction, risk management and delivery of finished product results in our desire to continue to seek out opportunities to work together to create high-quality multifamily communities.”
Michael B. Blair, Chief Operating Officer, RangeWater Real Estate
“Fortune Johnson is our contractor of choice because of their consistency, professionalism and reliability. Fortune Johnson is truly the best in class contractor and our valued partner.”
Greg Power, Executive Vice President, Terwilliger Pappas