Background
Johnson, Robert Lewis was born on June 17, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Lewis Senior and Gladys (Cherry) Johnson.
Johnson, Robert Lewis was born on June 17, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Lewis Senior and Gladys (Cherry) Johnson.
Bachelor of Arts, Roosevelt U., 1958.
Assistant manager, Chicago Housing Authority, 1960-1965; vice president concessions and contract sales, Sears, Roebuck and Company, Chicago, 1965-1991; chairman, chief Executive officer, Johnson Bryce Inc., Memphis, since 1991. Director Rymer Corporation, Chicago, Federal Reserve Board St. Louis District, 1998.
Board of directors Evanston Hospital, Illinois, 1983-1987, Suburban United Way, Chicago, 1987-1991, Voices for Illinois Children, 1987-1991, Rising Tide Foundation, Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Chairman Evanston Civil Service commission, 1981-1988. Trustee Roosevelt University, Chicago, since 1986, member alumni board, 1984-1988.
Member School of Bus.Round Table Florida Agricultural and Mechanical U., since 1987. Served with United States Army, 1958-1960. Fedr. Reserve Board, St. Louis, 1998.
Board of trustees Lemoyne Own College, Memphis, 1997.
Married Rose Harris; children— Rhonda, Rosalyn.