J. David Johnson

Background

Johnson, J. David was born on March 31, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Clarence E. and Edna Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1971; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1978.

Career

Media research analyst, United States Information Agency, Washington, 1976-1978; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1978-1982; assistant professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1982-1985; associate professor, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1985-1988; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1988-1992; professor and chairperson, Michigan State University, since 1992.

Achievements

• J. David Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy Communication educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Breast Cancer Detection Task Force, American Cancer Society, Lansing, 1989-1992, Michigan Breast Cancer Task Force, Michigan Department Public Health, Lansing, 1989-1992. Served in the United States Army, 1966-1968, Vietnam. Member International Communications Association, Speech Communication Association, Academy of Management.

Interests

• Avocations: bicycling, swimming, squash, sailing.

Connections

Married Sally Hartman, January 25, 1985. Children: Amanda, Nathaniel.

Father:

Clarence E. Johnson

Mother:

Edna Johnson

Spouse:

Sally Hartman

child:

Amanda Johnson

child:

Nathaniel Johnson