D’Von Johnson

PM Leach

Where you grew up

Ferguson, MO

Where you went to school or did technical training

McCluer and North Technical High School

Personal hobbies

Reading, searching for real estate, and working out

What do you do in your profession?

I am a commercial union painter which consists of mostly painting tilt ups and commercial real estate.

What are your dream career and dream tasks to work on?

My dream career is becoming a successful real estate investor and owning a painting company. As of right now I own two properties and I’m attending college for construction management.

Advice for someone who wants to do the same job or career as you.

Stay focused, professional and make sure you know how to deal with people that want to get under your skin.

If you were to go back and give advice to yourself at age 16, what would it be?

To go the exact route that I took to get where I am now. I’m only 20 and can say it’s a blessing that I’m where I am now knowing what I’ve been through in my life.

Any other comments or information that you would like to include.

Saving your money and investing it is a important key in becoming wealthy, forget the partying (do that later) and focus on building your foundation. I’m not there yet but I can tell you that I will be.