Robert Rasnick, CEO

Robert assists franchisees with the development and implementation of new business and operations strategies. He is also involved in researching new innovations, keeping A-1 at the leading edge of leveling and foundation repair technology. Robert has a wealth of experience in operating an A-1 franchise, growing the Louisville, KY franchise to one of the largest in the country. Robert holds a Master's degree in Engineering from the University of Tennessee.

Dallas W. Johnson, Chief Operations Officer

As a former franchisor in an unrelated business, and with decades of experience working in a law firm which provided counsel to a number of franchise systems and franchisees, Dallas is well equipped to guide our franchisee partners in business matters. He has assisted A-1 from the beginning of the company, and his father was an early franchise owner. He holds an M.A. in English from the University of Akron, and a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law.

Mike Fulton, Director of Operations

Mike brings years of technical experience and mechanical aptitude to the A-1 Team. He constantly searches for advancements in the concrete industry looking for ways to improve the efficiency of A-1’s operations in order to reduce costs for customers while building profits for our nationwide franchisee partners. Mike also pays careful attention to safety issues and helps to ensure that A-1 maintains OSHA compliance, for the safety of customers and staff.

Dale Pease, Director of Marketing and Communications

With over twenty-five years in the marketing and design industry, Dale brings a wealth of experience to A-1. His expertise helps deliver a consistent message to our customers across the U.S. He helps A-1 franchisees with business development and efficiency, marketing strategies, advertising campaign development, and systems to better track ROI and customer satisfaction. He has a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Akron.

James W. Creed, Founder

Jim helped lead A-1 from one location back in 1993 to America's Largest Concrete Leveler, with nearly 50 metropolitan areas across the U.S.

Jim was a tireless road warrior for the company for decades, and approached all he said and did in the same way that he signed his correspondence: Enthusiastically!  Customers and team members across the country have been enriched by Jim's courageous leadership, thoughtful compassion, and tireless work ethic.

With his retirement at the end of 2022, we hope he enjoys time with his family and can take great pride in what he helped accomplish here at A-1.

John F. Rasnick, Founder

John was instrumental in taking Grover Miller's vision and helping turn it into America's Largest Concrete Leveler. For nearly thirty years, until his death in 2021, he worked alongside Jim Creed innovating and leading the company as its CFO. His ability to look at every problem from multiple perspectives allowed A-1 to thrive and keep abreast of technology, and his heart for people helped unite a team of franchises across the country into the A-1 family.