{"id":293,"date":"2018-04-22T18:47:05","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T18:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/johnsonsimonresources.com\/?page_id=293"},"modified":"2022-09-18T01:53:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T01:53:34","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/johnsonsimon.com\/?page_id=293","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;54px|0px|0|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|0px|12px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>OUR TEAM<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;34px|0px|0|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/johnsonsimon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JJ.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#cccc&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|1px|1px|1px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|2px|0px|2px||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Baloo 2||||||||&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0c71c3;\"><a style=\"color: #0c71c3;\" href=\"mailto:jjohnson@johnsonsimon.com\"><strong>JIM JOHNSON<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #070707;\">Born and raised in Ft Worth \u2013 I am a lifelong Texan and proud of it. Having an architect for a father and a step father who owned a furniture factory, it seemed like I was pre-destined to spend my career in the contract\u00a0furniture business. Over my 30 year career, I am proud to have represented some of the most distinguished and recognized furnishing manufacturers in the industry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #070707;\">I like to think I have a deep understanding of manufacturing and design and enjoy the complex role of a rep. \u00a0It is like solving a puzzle when I can bring the most appropriate option to the designer or dealer who is striving to achieve a certain look and budget on their project. \u00a0As I often \u00a0like to say, &#8221; I understand where you are going and know how to help you get there&#8221;.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #070707;\">My wife Gail and I love to spend destination vacations with my two daughters and their families. \u00a0Along with traveling, \u00a0I enjoy music, playing guitar ( yep, I played in bands in the 70&#8217;s and lived through it), cooking, and playing golf. My wife of 34 years, Gail, is a talented commercial interior designer who once vowed to &#8221; never date a sales rep&#8221;\u2026\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #070707;\"># can&#8217;t judge a book by its cover !\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;54px|0px|0|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/johnsonsimon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JS.jpg&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Baloo 2||||||||&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|1px|1px|1px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|2px|2px|2px||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:jsimon@johnsonsimon.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>JEFF SIMON<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I am a proud graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH. \u00a0After college I moved to Houston and began a career as an independent manufacturers representative in electronics. \u00a0In 1992, ready for a new challenge, I left the electronics industry and became a Regional Sales Manager for BodyBilt Seating, eventually becoming the National Accounts Manager. \u00a0In 1997 I became the National Sales Manager for Stylex Seating and later became VP of Sales.<\/p>\n<p>In 2005 I made the decision to go back to my roots and become a manufacturers rep again, partnering with Jim Johnson. \u00a0This has been a rewarding and fulfilling time as we have built a first class business devoted to customer service.<\/p>\n<p>I am passionate about football, reading, barbecue, and telling jokes! I have a large network of friends and enjoy spending time with them and my family. I also enjoy mentoring younger designers and salespeople and helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/johnsonsimon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Matt-HeadShot.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Matt HeadShot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Baloo 2||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mramsey@johnsonsimon.com\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MATT RAMSEY<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I was born and raised in Houston, and then attended the University of Texas in Austin. After college, I worked for Texas Monthly magazine for a few years while pursuing a career in music in Austin as a singer\/songwriter and guitar player. My career eventually led me to Los Angeles where I spent the next 14 years in the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>In July 2020, my wife and I decided to return home to Houston where I joined Johnson Simon Resources as a Manufacturers Rep. I enjoy working in the design community and connecting with clients to deliver innovative furniture solutions for their office spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to concerts, traveling, and playing music.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;54px|0px|61px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|0px|62px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/johnsonsimonresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/JMcCormick_copy.jpg&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Baloo 2||||||||&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|1px|1px|1px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|2px|2px|2px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"mailto:jmccormick@johnsonsimon.com\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>JAN MCCORMICK<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in New Orleans, La. 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