John Raymond Johnson Explained

John Raymond Johnson
Office:Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians
Term Start:2019
Lieutenant:Ezra DeLodge
Predecessor:Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Birth Place:Oklahoma, U.S.
Spouse:Janet Johnson
Alma Mater:Norman High School
Occupation:Businessman
Profession:Politician
Footnotes:[1]

John Raymond Johnson is Shawnee politician. He is the governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians.

Early life and education

Johnson attended Norman High School.[1]

Career

Johnson worked in the optometry industry for 35 years. He started his own business in 2004 and eventually retired.[1]

Politics

In 2019, Johnson became governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians. During his tenure, he seeks to expand business opportunities for the tribe, including securing federal contracting, including partnering with other tribes to execute projects.[1] During his tenure, the tribe broke ground on a new health care center expansion in Little Axe, Oklahoma.[2] He also created a relief fund for tribal members from CARES Act monies, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, distributing checks to people in need.[3]

Personal life

Johnson married his wife, Janet, in the late 1970s. They have two children.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Farley . Tim . A new direction: Johnson elected governor, moving tribe into different business ventures . 28 July 2022 . Norman Transcript . 9 March 2020 . en.
  2. News: Absentee Shawnee Health System breaks ground on Little Axe clinic expansion . 28 July 2022 . Norman Transcript . 7 June 2022 . en.
  3. News: Ellis . Randy . Distribution of $1.9 billion in tribal coronavirus relief funds sparks federal lawsuit, protest . 28 July 2022 . The Oklahoman . 21 June 2020.