About The Wilton Companies
A Brief History of The Wilton Companies
With a vibrant history spanning eight decades, The Wilton Companies has evolved into one of the most trusted and accomplished commercial real estate firms in Central Virginia. Today, we own, lease, and manage over three million square feet of diverse commercial real estate, including shopping centers, office buildings, industrial facilities, multi-family, and mixed-use developments.
Our success is built on deep market knowledge, long-standing relationships, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and honesty in every aspect of the real estate lifecycle—from acquisition and development to leasing, property management, and asset optimization.
Wilton’s continued growth is driven by a forward-looking mindset. We are actively shaping the future of the region through strategic investments, thoughtful redevelopment, and a relationship-first philosophy rooted in integrity, experience, and results. With a reputation for delivering on complex transactions, Wilton remains a dynamic force in the real estate landscape—committed not just to where we have been, but also to where we are going.
Our Vision
To remain a premier generator of real estate value in central Virginia, known for delivering high-quality developments that enrich where people live and work. Building on over 80 years of experience, we are committed to raising industry standards through innovation, integrity, and lasting relationships.
Officers
In addition to the Directors of the company, the Officers of The Wilton Companies carry out the Board’s directives and are responsible for managing and supervising the portfolio of the company. Officers of the company include respected commercial and residential professionals and are leaders in the industry.
The Officers of The Wilton Companies include the following individuals:
Richard S. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
President & Chairman
B. Hunt Gunter
Vice President
Charles L. (Charlie) Parrish
Vice President
Lindsey S. Johnson
Director of Human Resources, Corporate Governance & Executive Support
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create lasting value by delivering exceptional service to tenants, fostering a workplace where employees can enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and education, and responsibly developing in the communities we serve. We uphold the highest standards of ethics and provide superior long-term results to our shareholders through smart, sustainable growth. We aim to continue to be a leader in the industry through innovation, integrity, and lasting partnerships.
Senior Staff
The Wilton Companies’ broad application and effectiveness underscores our reputation in the forefront of the real estate field. Our divisions and companies encompass all areas of acquisition, design and construction, leasing and management. The depth and diversity of our property portfolio stands as proof to our success in all phases of development and management.
But you’ll discover that working with Wilton means working with individuals. The individual experts at Wilton are suited to your real estate needs & wants – Wilton has amazing people within our organization with the knowledge and resources to get your project planned, zoned, developed, leased and managed.
Richard S. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
President & Chairman
B. Hunt Gunter
Vice President
Charles L. (Charlie) Parrish
Vice President
Lindsey S. Johnson
Director of Human Resources, Corporate Governance & Executive Support
John E. Long
Head of Commercial Construction
Wilton Board of Directors
The Wilton Companies’ Board has many years of experience in the development, ownership and management of commercial real estate assets.
The Wilton Companies’ broad application and effectiveness underscores our reputation in the forefront of the real estate field. Our divisions and companies encompass all areas of acquisition, design and construction, leasing and management. The depth and diversity of our property portfolio stands as proof to our success in all phases of development and management.
But you’ll discover that working with Wilton means working with individuals. The individual experts at Wilton are suited to your real estate needs & wants – Wilton has amazing people within our organization with the knowledge and resources to get your project planned, zoned, developed, leased and managed.
Richard S. Johnson
Chairman, President & CEO
B. Hunt Gunter
Vice President
Lindsey S. Johnson
Corporate Secretary
Kelly S. Johnson
Contact Wilton
The Wilton Companies is a dynamic real estate company which owns, develops and operates a diversified portfolio of over 3 million square feet of retail shopping centers, office buildings, industrial/flex space and residential apartments in the mid-Atlantic region.