Our Team
Dale Johnson, Co-founder, President
A native of Oklahoma, Dale began organ studies at the age of 12 with Donald Dumler and has been active in church music for more than 40 years. He began church organ sales and consultation in 1972 and has personally been responsible for several hundred Allen Organ installations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama, New York, Mexico and China. Under his direction, Church Organ Associates, Inc. (founded 1986) has grown to be the largest supplier of church organs in Texas.
Dale and his family live in the Lake Lewisville area.
Tom Branch, Co-founder & Service Director
Tom began his technical training in the United States Air Force and served as a land based radar specialist. Following his departure from the military, he joined the staff of a large music store in Oklahoma City and served for many years as Service Manager.
In 1986 Tom and his family moved to Dallas to establish Church Organ Associates, Inc. with business partner Dale Johnson. During his long career, Tom has earned the reputation as one of the most respected church organ technicians nationwide. He has supervised the installation of hundreds of Allen Organs, including the magnificent 5-manual Custom Allen in Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas and several notable Custom Allen Organs under the direction of the late Lawrence I. Phelps, Allen’s Director of Advanced Custom Organs.
Tom has completed all Allen Organ factory certifications and serves as Service Director for the state of Texas. Tom is married and lives in Lewisville.
Larry McCain, Sales
Jeff Branch, Service & Installation