My home. My community.

Community building is not just a abstract concept to Johnson but rather, a way of life.  Johnson's commitment to community service was forged at a young age as he made his journey to Eagle Scout with his local Boy Scout troop and led his high school Key Club.  This commitment has carried through his professional career as he has made service a priority in a very busy schedule.  In nearly 30 years, Johnson has worked with hundreds of non-profits and served in an active role with 15 local organizations.
​The Minnesota State Fair Foundation's nonprofit mission is to preserve and improve State Fair buildings, the fairgrounds, and educational programs.
Based on the historic 1911 creed, the Foundation believes that the Minnesota State Fair is: a mirror of Minnesota greatness, a school for her citizens, and a place where all are welcome, entertained and experience the results of the best thought and effort in all lines of endeavor.
Active mission member of Serving Our Troops. I participated in missions to Croatia, Norway (twice) and Kuwait (three times) with the Minnesota National Guard to send a special message for our soldiers and families in the form of a 12 ounce steak from home. Cooked by our team simultaneously for both soldiers overseas and their families back home, we bring families together for a simple idea - dinner with the family.
Served on the Board of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce for eight years, including four years in leadership and two years as Board Chair. Was elected Chair to help lead the organization through its most significant transition in recent memory. Included a transnational management, search for a new CEO, strategic reset of the mission/vision and re-branding of the organization.  
Served as a board member of the Minneapolis Downtown Council whose mission to create an extraordinary downtown.  Major focus is on developing unique events and ensuring the safety of downtown residents and businesses. Additionally, the Downtown Council brings together all public & private stakeholders to create a bold vision for the city through its 2025 Plan.
Served on the steering committee of NuLoop Partners. This is a forum to facilitate the continuing transformation of a vital and unique place on the western edge of Minneapolis. Its goal is to lay the foundation and attract investment for future development by knitting together communities and leveraging the assets of Target Field, Target Center, Minneapolis Farmer's Market, transit and energy.
Served as a founding board member of Sports Minneapolis whose mission is to recruit, enhance and produce sporting events in the Minneapolis area for the benefit of our community. We do this by partnering with event rights holders to assist them with venue selection, event services, volunteer identification, marketing and promotional support in order to assure a successful event.
Member of Twin Cities Dunkers, a group of 300 of the area’s most influential business and community leaders, who since 1948 has worked to support the growth of Minneapolis and St. Paul region through sport. Dunkers strives to pay tribute to teams and individuals who achieve and add value to the Twin Cities community.
Served as a Co-Chair multiple times for the Gala4Goals which  is the premier annual fundraising event of The Sanneh Foundation, attracting more than 1,000 people each year. The Gala celebrates the successes of The Sanneh Foundation's youth programming and profound effect on youth in the Twin Cities and around the world.
Served on the board of the Warehouse District Business Association for eight years. Provided leadership in eventual merger discussions and decision with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber.  Encompassing more than 50 bars and clubs, the WDBA was formed to establish the Warehouse  District as the state's leading entertainment neighborhood. 
Member of the Twin Cities Communication Council.  This is invite-only organization provides 50 regional marketing and communication executives with context on a range of issues that affect the broader community.  Membership consist of 60 members who are influencing some of the most challenging, high-profile and impactful issues in the region. 
Served on the board of directors of Twin Cities Ronald McDonald House from 2009-2011.  Keeping families together and strong during a child’s health care crisis is what Ronald McDonald House is all about. Families travel to the Twin Cities from across the United States and the world for their children to receive highly specialized care at our area hospitals.
Served on the board of  Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES) from 2004-2008.  In that capacity, I led the effort to develop a new identity for the organization.  ACES is an after-school tutoring/mentoring organization for inner-city 4th-8th graders. Founded in 1994, ACES serves hundreds of students at program sites in low-income areas.
Served on the marketing and communication advisory group of Norway House.  The mission of Norway House is to be a bridge between Norway and the United States.  Norway House promotes the  understanding of the American-Norwegian experience and its relationship to modern Norway.
Served on the Community Relations Committee of Catholic Charities from 2005 to 2007. Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is one of the Twin Cities' largest private providers of social services, working to strengthen families and reduce poverty in the community, regardless of faith.
Member of Home Field Advantage that supported efforts to renovate Target Center and build a new Vikings stadium. Home Field Advantage was a consortium of leaders in Minneapolis who advocate for public sports and entertainment venues in the city's central business district.