Bernard Grover Johnson

Background

Johnson, Bernard Grover was born on June 11, 1915 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Grover Cleveland and Mae (Duggy) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1937. Certified, United States Army Command and General Staff School, 1945.

Career

President, chief executive officer Bernard Johnson Inc., Houston, 1947-1999. Chairman board St. Edward's University, Austin, 1968-1969, Grover Automotive Inc., 1980.

Achievements

• Bernard Grover Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman board regents Texas State University System, Austin, 1969-1999. Trustee Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, 1983-1999. Delegate White House Conference on Natural Beauty, 1963.

Served with Signal Corps United States Army, 1942-1946. Member American Consultant Engineers Council, National Society Professional Engineers, American Society Professional Engineers, Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (director 1978). Clubs: River Oaks Country, Petroleum, Serra, Houston.

Connections

Married Emma Theresa Lyons, September 2, 1940. Children: Bernard, Mary Yager, Rebecca Frazier, Jane Green, Susan Johnston, David, Mark, Stephen.

Father:

Grover Cleveland Johnson

Mother:

Mae (Duggy) Johnson

Spouse:

Emma Theresa Lyons

child:

David Johnson

child:

Susan Johnston Johnson

child:

Stephen Johnson

child:

Mark Johnson

child:

Bernard Johnson

child:

Mary Yager Johnson

child:

Jane Green Johnson

child:

Rebecca Frazier Johnson