Avery Johnson

Avery Johnson is the CEO and co-founder of Avery Capital, a commercial real estate private equity firm located in Dallas, and is a partner with the Allan Bailey Johnson Group, a commercial real estate brokerage firm. He is a member of the Board of Directors with Dynasty Financial Partners.

He is also on the board with Behind Every Door, a Christian non-profit that holds a special place in Avery’s heart. As an organization they have a significant impact on the lives of underserved families. Mr. Johnson advises on business dealings in a variety of sectors including oil and gas, multi-family, and logistics.

Mr. Johnson was an NBA star with a sixteen-season career with the NBA, most notably helping guide the San Antonio Spurs to their 1999 NBA Championship. Johnson began his coaching career with the Dallas Mavericks in 2004 where he was named NBA Coach of the Year. He later joined the University of Alabama’s athletic department as the men’s head basketball coach where he guided the Crimson Tide to the 2018 NCAA tournament.

Mr. Johnson also works as a broadcast analyst for CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ, where he is regularly featured. In 2008, Mr. Johnson published his second book, “Aspire Higher: Winning On and Off the Court with Determination, Discipline and Decisions.”