Passion. Experience. Diligence.

Hi, I am Robert Johnson, owner of Three Ridges, LLC. I was born and raised in Nelson County and after receiving a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Radford University, I began a career in the Financial Services Industry with emphasis on commercial insurance, finance and risk management. In 1998, I received my Masters of Business Administration Degree with Honors from Kennesaw State University. During my corporate career, I lived in (7) US cities and the island nation of Bermuda. Working for two Fortune 300 Global Financial Service firms was beyond educational. Competition was incredible and it took exceptional skills in innovation, service, brand and financial acumen to excel. But excel I did and grateful to have reached the level of Managing Director.

During my travels around the globe, I saw some amazing places and met equally amazing people. It was during these travels that I knew I would return to my native Virginia for my next chapter. That chapter materialized in the Spring of 2017 when I opened my own small business. Oliva was born a wholesale, retail and e-commerce speciality food store based in Charlottesville. Luckily the corporate world prepared me well. My creative side was unleashed but my background in finance, branding and customer service was my cornerstone. It was during this time I discovered a passion for small business and the challenges faced.

In late 2022, I sold Oliva and decided I would build a new chapter in support of small business. I have often said that a small business is sacred and the backbone of a community. I live this statement and am now dedicated to helping small businesses not just survive, but thrive.