The Sky is the Limit

The Sky is the Limit

After more than a century, the future at Johnson Brothers has never looked brighter.

Chris Sargis & Zac Bodily, Johnson Brothers shareholders
Chris Sargis and Zac Bodily

Shout-out to our friends over at Idaho Falls Magazine for putting together a feature story on our family business. Here’s a look:

 

The enduring success of family-owned companies rests on succession. Johnson Brothers is no exception. Founded more than a century ago, the business is still a mainstay in downtown Idaho Falls, with a location in Boise and a business footprint that spans the West.

Representing the fifth generation at the helm, the current leadership team of Zac Bodily and Chris Sargis draw on their personal predispositions to perpetuate the growth trajectory.

“We stand on the shoulders of previous generations.”

– Zac Bodily

You may recognize President and co-owner Zac Bodily. From coaching youth baseball to scaling area mountain peaks, Bodily strives for perfection in all of life’s endeavors. Overseeing the operational and production aspect of the company is the perfect focus for his quiet, driven and detail-loving personality.

His counterpart, co-owner and VP of Sales Chris Sargis shows his civic pride through the Exchange Club of Idaho Falls. From providing U.S. flags to kids during the Fourth-of-July Parade, to donating copious hours of time to the annual Field of Honor Veterans Memorial, he’s a visible embodiment of the J-Bros way, who also has a penchant for vintage cars and golf.

The two credit the company’s longevity and growth to loyal employees.

“The strength of this company rests with the employees,” Sargis said. “The median tenure of our staff averages 15 years. That kind of stability fosters an environment for sustained growth.”

Currently J-Bros is a force in the western states, supplying building materials, custom millwork and casework to sought-after professional contractors and architects. To the public they share a unique one-on-one retail expertise with merchandise stocked for all types of building, construction and decorating projects. With a primary focus on windows, doors and interior finishes.

Like their predecessors, the new leadership duo plans to continue the family tradition of
balancing opportunity with excellence.

“We stand on the shoulders of previous generations that have labored and sacrificed to keep this family-business opportunity alive,” Bodily said. “We are committed to continued effort not only for our children, but also for each employee that relies upon the company’s success for their own families.”

Whether you’re searching for windows, interior or exterior doors, or cabinet hardware don’t pass up the chance to visit Johnson Brothers on Basalt Street in Idaho Falls, and on Cole Road in Boise.

Johnson Brothers Roots Run Deep

Johnson Brothers Roots Run Deep

5th Gen Leadership at the Helm

Located in the heart of downtown Idaho Falls, is the little company that could. It’s been well over a century since Johnson Brothers inception as a local residential builder and construction business. Fast forward to today, and J-Bros is a regional force in the western states supplying building materials and custom millwork and casework to sought-after professional contractors and architects. To the public they share a unique one-on-one retail expertise to the public with merchandise stocked for all types of local projects.

Many ask, is Johnson Brothers still family owned? The answer is absolutely. The 5th generation now holds top leadership positions still placing family values, quality, their clientele, employees and the local community’s needs ahead of making a quick buck.

You may recognize the President and Co-Owner of Johnson Brothers, Zac Bodily. From coaching little league to scaling local peaks, Bodily strives for perfection in all of life’s endeavors. Overseeing the operational and production aspect of the company is the perfect focus for his quiet, driven and detail-loving personality.

Zac working in and out of the community.

Vice President of Sales and Co-Owner Chris Sargis says their employees deserve the credit for Johnson Brothers longevity and growth.

“Our employees are knowledgeable and passionate about every project,” Sargis says. “We’re low pressure with our sales process and we are committed to providing high quality product with great customer service at a fair price. It’s been our formula for the past 118 years.”

Both Sargis and Bodily make sure to maintain close relationships with employees, treating them like family members. With an average employment time of over 15 years, JBros employees clearly enjoy the atmosphere of mutual respect and comradery.

If you’re out and about watch for Sargis, who aside from being a vintage car buff and golfer, is deeply involved with the local Exchange Club of Idaho Falls. From providing the US flag to kids on the 4th of July, to donating copious hours of time to the annual Field of Honor Veterans Memorial, he is a visible reminder in the community of the JBros way.

Chris’s passions include supporting community organizations and restoring classic cars.

Like their predecessors, the new leadership duo plans to continue the family tradition of balancing opportunity with excellence. Whether you’re searching for windows, interior or exterior doors, or cabinet hardware don’t pass up the chance to visit Johnson Brothers on Basalt Street in Idaho Falls, and on Cole Road in Boise.

Reminisce, Reset, and Recharge

Reminisce, Reset, and Recharge

Johnson’s Brother’s Chris Sargis, along with the Idaho Falls Exchange Club, volunteering at the Community Food Basket.

Inevitably reflecting on the past causes us to look forward — it’s human nature to challenge ourselves to do better, #goals and all of that.

In many aspects of Johnson Brother’s construction and architecturally based business, it will be hard to top what occurred in 2022; but upon reflection if there’s one place to challenge ourselves it’s — putting into the communities we serve, as much as we take out. Co-owner Chris Sargis believes, “the best way to receive is to give, and to ask ourselves, how can we all do more?”

“The best way to receive is to give, and to ask ourselves, how can we all do more?”

In a unique and challenging year fraught with supply chain restraints, labor shortages and incredible consumer demand, it’s easy to want to crack under the pressure. But Johnson Brothers is inspired this year by industry partner Marvin Windows who has instituted a Better Living program, encouraging their employees to breath and live more in the moment. Taking that deep breath and acknowledging our accomplishments is a wise way to flip the script. Gratitude for what we’ve done and who has been instrumental will take the spotlight off ourselves.

There will always be new products and concepts for custom moulding and millwork, exterior and interior door designs, windows and sky lights, cabinetry hardware, handles and drawer pulls, the list goes on — but our legacy lives in our people. To our loyal and incredible crew of dedicated employees, industry partners and vendors: we truly couldn’t do what we do without you. This holiday season we wish only the best for you as we reminisce, reset, recharge and prepare for the gift of a brand-new year ahead.

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