About Johnte’
Johnte’ Archer-Adotama, JD
Founder of J. Archer Properties
Featured in both Forbes & Fortune Magazine in 2021 as a “Leading Woman in Business,” Johnte’ Archer, JD is a powerhouse entrepreneur and community leader. Since 2007 Johnte’ has lead The J. Archer Group LLC dba J. Archer Properties as CEO & Broker. With almost 15 years of real estate experience, Johnte’ is a consistent multimillion-dollar producing agent known for her sophistication and ability to sell pocket listings and secure off market opportunities for affluent clientele. She has an undeniable confidence and unmatched heart that exudes southern hospitality. Johnte’ believes that serving and giving to others has been the currency that has propelled her into the rooms of some of the most affluent and influential in Houston.
Johnte’ also leads strategic partner, J. Archer Insurance Group, a global independent insurance brokerage. The firm has experience serving the risk management and insurance needs of clients ranging from high net worth individuals to multi-national public and private organizations. Real estate clients benefit from Johnte’s expertise in protecting their most valuable assets and trust her team to source affluent insurance programs on their behalf.
Johnte’ is a proud graduate of the University of Houston and Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, CA where she earned her law degree. She has a distinguished background as alumni of the Texas Legislative Internship Program, The Mickey Leland Congressional Internship Program, and as a Legislative Aide for the US House of Representatives. Her legal and legislative background has served as a foundation for her strong research, data gathering, contract and negotiation skills.
She is known as a champion for women and girls as evidenced by her early service during law school as a clerk for the Children’s Law Center in Los Angeles, CA and later as a Guardian Ad Litem advocating for children in foster care. Her commitment continues as the CEO & Founder of the SHE IS A CEO Foundation. Since 2015, the 501(c)(3) non-profit has inspired entrepreneurship and enriched the lives of 6th-8th grade girls through its entrepreneurship academy, pitch competition, conference, character and cultural programs.
Johnte’ is also passionate about women entrepreneurs. Besides teaching complimentary financial literacy and wealth building workshops, she also hosts private events to discuss everything from personal investments to building capacity through strategic partnerships. In 2020 she cofounded, InnoQuad Global, a tech start-up & incubator for black women owned businesses to scale and a pipeline for corporations seeking to do business with these best in class firms.
Johnte’ is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., a current board member of Temenos CDC, and St. John’s Church Downtown, and supports a host of charities. She has received numerous recognitions including a 2020 Pinnacle Award, Top 30 Most Influential Women of Houston and Business Insurance’s 2020 Women to Watch. But her proudest honor is her family, spiritually led by her husband Ike and grounded by the daily adventures of their son John Christopher.