John Raymond Johnson is Shawnee politician. He is the governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians.
John Raymond Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Lieutenant | Ezra DeLodge |
| Preceded by | Edwina Butler-Wolfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Spouse | Janet Johnson |
| Alma mater | Norman High School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Profession | Politician |
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Early life and education edit
Johnson attended Norman High School.[1]
Career edit
Johnson worked in the optometry industry for 35 years. He started his own business in 2004 and eventually retired.[1]
Politics edit
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 edit
Johnson married his wife, Janet, in the late 1970s. They have two children.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Farley, Tim (9 March 2020). "A new direction: Johnson elected governor, moving tribe into different business ventures". Norman Transcript. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Absentee Shawnee Health System breaks ground on Little Axe clinic expansion". Norman Transcript. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Ellis, Randy (21 June 2020). "Distribution of $1.9 billion in tribal coronavirus relief funds sparks federal lawsuit, protest". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 28 July 2022.