Experience That Spans Decades

And Every Phase of Development

JCDC was formed around a simple belief: that construction partners should bring more to the table than a bid. With deep experience in engineering, development, entitlements, and ownership, our team understands the entire lifecycle of a project, not just the construction phase.

We’ve been the developer, the general contractor, the owner, and the operator. That perspective shapes the way we guide clients through complex projects, helping them avoid pitfalls, streamline design, reduce unnecessary costs, and build facilities built for long-term success.

Meet the Team

Paul Howard
  • President

    Development, Pre-Construction, Engineering & Operations

    A Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of South Alabama, Paul brings more than 15 years of experience across every phase of development and construction—from initial concept to final completion.

    He began his career designing and overseeing a national retail development program before expanding into multifamily projects up to $60MM across the Southeast and Midwest. With hands-on experience in entitlement, design coordination, engineering, consulting, construction, and operations, Paul provides clients with a rare breadth of knowledge.

    As a self-storage builder and developer himself, Paul understands the nuanced decisions that determine whether a facility operates efficiently, stays on budget, and performs long-term. There is no part of the development process he hasn’t successfully led.

Jack Johnson
  • Owner

    Self-Storage Development, Entitlements, Real Estate & Construction Oversight

    A 1980 Building Science graduate from Auburn University, Jack brings more than four decades of experience in commercial and residential development. His early career included hospitals, office buildings, and retail centers before transitioning into residential development.

    Since 1999, Jack has specialized in self-storage and real estate projects as both an owner and developer. His expertise spans due diligence, financial modeling, entitlements, construction oversight, and long-term facility management.

    Jack has worked across the Eastern half of the United States — and beyond — securing approvals, navigating complex zoning environments, and building nearly every configuration of storage facility in the industry. His depth of knowledge and real-world experience provide clients with unmatched strategic guidance.

Storage World Front
    • Feasibility and market considerations

    • Early cost guidance

    • Site analysis and entitlement pathways

    • Risk mitigation insights

    • Zoning, planning, and municipal coordination

    • Multi-state approval experience

    • Managing submittals and regulatory requirements

    • Navigating complex jurisdictions

    • Architect and engineer selection support

    • Design optimization for efficiency & cost savings

    • Storage-specific layout guidance

    • Value engineering from an owner’s perspective

    • Full general contracting services

    • Project scheduling & supervision

    • Quality control and cost management

    • Transparent communication from start to finish

    • Final walk-through and turnover

    • Operational guidance informed by decades of ownership

    • Suggestions for long-term facility efficiency and ROI

Our Full-Service Approach

JCDC offers a comprehensive, start-to-finish process designed for clients who want more than a builder — they want a partner.

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