 George W. Bush is welcomed by Bob Johnson, founder and chairman of the RLJ Companies, to the Urban Trust Bank | |
| Company type | Privately held |
|---|---|
| Industry | Various |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Bethesda, Maryland |
Key people | Robert L. Johnson |
| Products | Investment Holdings |
| AUM | $5 billion [1] |
| Website | https://www.rljcompanies.com/ |
The RLJ Companies is an American asset management firm owned by entrepreneur Robert Louis Johnson.[2][3][4][5][6] After selling Black Entertainment Television in 2001, Johnson's first company, he created RLJ Companies in Bethesda, Maryland.[7][8][9] The company's network includes hotel real estate investment, private equity, financial services, asset management, insurance services, car dealerships, sports and entertainment, and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming.[4][10] The company is headquartered in Bethesda and has additional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; Little Rock, Arkansas; Los Angeles, California; San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Monrovia, Liberia.[11]
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