About Us

Paul has been active in the commercial real estate industry since 1977 and founded Paul Johnson Associates in 1983. He has extensive experience in real estate brokerage, organizing and managing real estate syndications, joint ventures, and marketing companies. Paul’s knowledge and experience help him analyze opportunities for his clients. His goal is to assist them in achieving financial well-being through educated decisions.

Some of Paul’s major wins & projects include the following: In 1993, he along with three partners, acquired Frenchman’s Creek Shopping Center in Abilene. In 2018, Paul sold Windstar Industrial Complex, making it the largest industrial sale in 2018. Windstar’s rentable building area is 728,112sf and is on 102 acres. Also in 2018, he sold 180,000sf to the City of Abilene and leased 100,000sf to AbiMar Foods, Inc. In 2025, Paul began outlining a shopping center at the intersection of Highway 277 S & Rebecca Lane in Abilene. This is now an active, ongoing project.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, University of Minnesota
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, The University of Oklahoma
• MBA, Hardin-Simmons University
  • Completion of the MAI course taught by Edward Compere

Erik was born at Little Rock AFB and has resided in Texas since 1974. Raised in Abilene and a graduate of Abilene High School, Erik went on to receive his BA in Advertising from The University of Texas at Arlington. His first exposure to real estate came after becoming licensed in 1990. After serving as General Manager of a local retail/wholesale company for 12 years, he joined Paul Johnson Associates in February 2004. During the first two years with the company, he achieved a Masters equivalent in Commercial Real Estate Finance by earning his CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) in Vancouver, British Columbia. In February 2007, Erik earned his Texas Real Estate Brokers License. In 2010, he earned his membership and was accepted to the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. To date, Erik has combined sales and leases of over $100M and has more than 1,000 transactions totaling over 87 million square feet of property.

Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Specialty/Services:

• Sales & Leasing; Property Management; Landlord & Tenant Representation
• Investments & Consultation; Tax Protest Services

Education, Designations and Awards:

• Texas State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson since 1990
• BA in Communication (Journalism), The University of Texas at Arlington 1992
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Abilene class of 1998
• CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) April 2006
• Rotarian of the Year 2007-2008
• Texas State Licensed Real Estate Broker since 2007
• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) June 2010

Memberships and Board Positions:

• Abilene Association of Realtors – (AAR) Board of Directors / Commercial Chair
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Texas Association of Realtors (TAR)
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce – Abilene Business Council
• Abilene Regional Growth Alliance (ARGA) Board of Directors
• Rotary Club of Abilene, President 2020-2021

A lifelong resident of Abilene, TX, Matt is a dedicated sales agent with Paul Johnson Associates, specializing in commercial investment real estate. Drawing on his deep hometown roots and education at local schools, he offers an unparalleled understanding of the Abilene market.

Since joining Paul Johnson Associates in May 2007, Matt has successfully closed more than $42.75 million in combined sales, leases, broker price opinions, and tax protests.

To better serve his clients, Matt is pursuing the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation—a prestigious credential for commercial real estate professionals. This reflects his ongoing commitment to advanced training in financial analysis, market expertise, and investment strategies.

Renowned for building strong client relationships, Matt is devoted to helping individuals and businesses achieve their commercial real estate objectives.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters, as well as pursuing hobbies such as hunting, fishing, golf, and outdoor activities.

Tami was born and raised in Texas but has traveled all over the world as a dependent of the Air Force and after 16 years of military life, she settled in Abilene in 1995. Tami has worked for the United States Government in various positions with her final position as a Supervisor with the Commercial Services Department in Panama.

Tami first started with Paul Johnson Associates in 2007 as the Office Manager and was asked in 2014 to assume the Property Management position as well. She obtained her Masters equivalent in Commercial Real Estate Finance by earning her CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) in 2018 and turned her focus to the Brokerage side of the business.  Tami also handles the accounting for Paul Johnson Associates to which she has a total of 34 entities between Paul Johnson’s personal financials, personal businesses, internal company partnerships, and the outside management companies.

Kimberly was born and raised in Texas. After marrying a member of the USAF, she had the opportunity to live in Warner Robins, GA, Colorado Springs, CO, Del Rio, TX, Yigo, GU, before settling in Abilene, TX. Each transition presented different opportunities that strengthened her drive and adaptability to embrace new ventures.

After earning her degree in Business Management from Park University Kimberly began her real estate career in Guam as a Property Manager, overseeing a portfolio of more than 250 residential properties. She returned to Texas in 2017 and joined Paul Johnson Associates, re-licensing as a Texas Sales Agent in 2018.

Kimberly enjoys serving her commercial clients throughout the region. She currently manages over 160,000 square feet of commercial space. Kimberly served as the 2021 Commercial Committee Chair for Abilene Association of Realtors and is a member of NAIOP. She is currently pursuing her CCIM designation to further enhance her expertise in commercial real estate.

Dubya is proud to serve the region as a commercial real estate professional. Born and raised in Abilene, he combines local insight with specialized training to help clients make confident decisions in an evolving market.

As a Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist (TACS) and an agent with Paul Johnson Associates, he focuses on industrial, retail, office and land across West Texas. His goal is to deliver clarity, efficiency, and a high level of service in every transaction. Whether assisting with a lease, a purchase, or an investment analysis, Dubya is dedicated to guiding clients through complex deals with professionalism and care.

Outside of real estate, Dubya enjoys staying connected to the Abilene community, serving at his local church and spending time with family and friends.

Hadyn is a Texas native, and graduate of Jim Ned High School in Tuscola. He was a leader in his Scout Troop and became an Eagle Scout in 2020. In 2021, he worked for Abilene Commercial Property Management Co, a division of PAJ Investments, Inc. and worked with their maintenance crew on different types of asset classes including shopping centers, office complexes, and industrial properties.  In 2023, he became a Texas Licensed Real Estate Agent with Paul Johnson Associates.  Since then, he has continued to work on building his education in real estate by focusing on broadening his network, continuing education, and becoming more active in his local community.

As an Abilene, TX native, Ben has 36 years of management experience and proven people skills working formerly as a United Parcel Service (UPS) employee.  While working his way up the corporate ladder, he acquired his experience and skills by serving first as a supervisor and later as manager.

Ben has a track record of success and applies it to his Project Manager position in the company. He enjoys his job and finds it rewarding. He gladly serves the Paul Johnson Associates team & helps to support the company’s successes and obtain its goals.

projectmgr@pauljohnsonrealtors.com