Background
Johnston, James D. was born on May 6, 1930 in McCook, Nebraska. Son of Glenn Raymond and Neville Regina (Daggett) Johnston.
executive automobile manufacturing company executive
Johnston, James D. was born on May 6, 1930 in McCook, Nebraska. Son of Glenn Raymond and Neville Regina (Daggett) Johnston.
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1953; Master of Science in Public Administration, University of California at Los Angeles, 1957.
With Foreign Service, Department State, Washington, Mexico, Nicaragua, 1957-1966. Special assistant to president Motor Vehicles Manufacturers Association, Detroit and Washington, 1966-1971. Administrative coordinator, director Washington office General Motors Corporation, 1971-1982, vice president industry-government relations Washington, since 1982.
Member steering committee Brookings Institute.
Board governors Ford's Theatre, Washington, since 1982, board directors Traffic Safety Now, Detroit, since 1984, president American Coalition Traffic Safety, 1986, chairman Coalition for Vehicle Choice, 1991. Member National Association of Manufacturers (board directors), Business-Government Relations Council, Federal City Council, Michigan Manufacturers Association (board directors), Carlton Club of Washington, Economic Club of Washington.
Married Margaret Mary Conrad. 1 child, Mary M.
Children by previous marriage– Lynn M., Sandra S., Stephen T., Julie A.