Background
Johnston, Rod Kohler was born on September 2, 1937 in Milwaukee. Son of Robert Burnell and Loretta Ann (Kohler) Johnston.
Johnston, Rod Kohler was born on September 2, 1937 in Milwaukee. Son of Robert Burnell and Loretta Ann (Kohler) Johnston.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1959; Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1967.
Assistant district attorney, Milwaukee County District Attorney' General’ s Office, 1967-1968; sole practice, Milwaukee, 1969-1974; representative, Wisconsin Assembly, Madison, 1975-1978; Wisconsin State Senator, 1979-1984; director state federal programs, International Trade Administration, unites states department Commerce, Washington, 1985-1986; sole practice, Washington, since 1987.
Founding member, vice president Milwaukee Ballet Company, 1970-1973. Served as Lieutenant United States Navy, 1959-1964. Member District of Columbia Bar Association, Wisconsin Bar Association.
Married Angela Gloria Gibbs, June 10, 1961 (divorced 1983). Children: Scott Burnell, Kristen Angela, Julie Kay.