The Great Depression
Entrepreneurs to the core, Jack and Margaret Johnson open Johnson Grocery at S. 3rd Street and Waco Creek serving Waco residents
Johnson Lumber Yard & Cabinet Shop opens on S. 11th Street in Waco
Bill Johnson born in Waco (Dec 6)
Johnson Roofing established
Waco Tornado
Rebuilt Johnson Lumber Yard & Cabinet Shop on S. 11th Street
Jack Johnson purchases property near Waco, names it JMB Appaloosa Ranch & relocates family
Johnson Auctions established, a twice-a-month horse / consignment sale at the JMB Appaloosa Ranch
Roofed new First Federal Bank building, Waco
Catalog from Johnson Auctions
Launch of horseback lessons, riding & hayrides businesses at JMB Appaloosa Ranch
Bill graduates from Baylor University
Jack & Bill deliver roofing shingles in a horse trailer after a major hailstorm in Waco; Johnson Roofing kicks into full gear
The Johnson Family; pictured left to right, top to bottom: Bill Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Jack Johnson, Anna Heussner, Sherri Johnson, & Shawn Johnson
Johnson Roofing relocates next to JMB Appaloosa Ranch
Bill licensed as Texas Auctioneer #6004
Johnson Auctions transforms into a commercial auctioneering business
Johnson Roofing’s work at the Waco Levi Strauss facility featured as RSI magazine’s cover story
Bill named President of Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)
Re-roofed majority of Baylor University campus after a major hailstorm
Johnson family opens Rodeo Pawn; Appaloosa Trading Post opens 15 years later (2009)
Formation of the SweetHearts of Texas Rodeo Performance Team
Bill receives RCAT’s top honor, The Curtis Blackwell Memorial Award, for significant contribution to RCAT & the roofing industry
Bill named President of RCAT Board of Directors & Board Member of the Central Texas RCAT
Yellow Rose of Texas Western Wear & Antique Store opens in Crawford during George W. Bush’s presidency
SweetHearts of Texas Rodeo Performance Team opens the Heart O’ Texas Rodeo following the September 11th attacks
Replaced the roofs on the entire campus of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bill awarded the Spirit of America Medal by the national Good Soldier Foundation for his commitment to honor the military, their families, veterans, and the sacrifices made
“Operation Building Bridges” BBQ at North Fort Hood takes place
Appaloosa Trading Post opens
Johnson Roofing awarded “Large Family Business of the Year” from Baylor University’s Institute for Family Business
Sherri begins serving on RCAT’s Board of Directors
Texas Historical Commission recognizes Johnson Roofing with its “Texas Treasure Business Award”
Sherri named Vice President of Johnson Roofing
Sherri named Vice President of RCAT’s Board of Directors
Johnson Roofing University (JRU) launches
Sherri named President of RCAT; Bill & Sherri are RCAT’s sole parent-child past Presidents
Work begins on the Earle Cabell Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Dallas
Texas Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson issues a resolution commending Johnson Roofing’s 80th Anniversary
Relaunched Johnson Roof Management (JRM) Expanded Service and Maintenance Program
More than 300 customers, vendors, partners & friends grab their boots & head to the JMB Appaloosa Ranch to celebrate our 80 years in business
Johnson Roofing is one of only a handful of construction companies in the country to achieve ISO 9001 compliance