Background
Johnston, Roy G. was born on January 7, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Karl Gunnar and Esther M. (Youngberg) Johnston.
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Roy G. Johnston
Edit Profileconsulting structural engineer
Roy G. Johnston, American Consulting structural engineer. Certified civil and structural engineer, California. Recipient Distinguished Alumni award University Southern California, 1972, 82, George Washington award Institute Advancement Engineering, Los Angeles, 1985; named Construction Man Year, Construction Industry southern California, 1981, Engineer of Year SEOSC, 1990, President Award Tall Building Council, 1994.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Southern California, 1935.
Career
Plan checker, County of Los Angeles, 1935;
structural designer, C. Development, Los Angeles, 1936-1944;
structural engineer, Lummis Company, Los Angeles, 1944-1945;
structural engineer, Brandow & Johnston, Los Angeles, 1945-1964;
vice president, structural engineer, Brandow & Johnston Associations, Los Angeles, since 1964. Member structural safety committee VA, 1973-1991. Member California Board RegistrationEngrs., 1971-1978, president, 1975-1976.
Past chairman Building Seismic Safety Council, Washington, 1982-1985. Member State Building Studies Commission, California, 1985-1994. Member steering committee 8th World Conference Earthquake Engineering, 1984.
Consultant United States-Japan Seismic Research Program, 1980-1987. Lecturer earthquake engineering seminars.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Westmont College, 19642-2008, chairman, 1972-1988. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute. Member National Academy of Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (board directors, vice president), Structurals Engineer Association (California president), Structurals Engineers Southern California (president, engineer of Year 1990), National Academy Engineers.
Interests
Connections
Married Naomi Harmon, July 30, 1936 (deceased). Children— Judith R., Robert K. Married Lucille Peterson, December 28, 1991.
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Alumni award University Southern California, 1972, 82, George Washington award Institute Advancement Engineering, Los Angeles, 1985. Named Construction Man Year, Construction Industry southern California, 1981, Engineer of Year SEOSC, 1990, President award Tall Building Council, 1994, SEAOSC Bachelor of Science Barnes Lifetime Achievement award, 2000.Recipient Distinguished Alumni award University Southern California, 1972, 82, George Washington award Institute Advancement Engineering, Los Angeles, 1985. Named Construction Man Year, Construction Industry southern California, 1981, Engineer of Year SEOSC, 1990, President award Tall Building Council, 1994, SEAOSC Bachelor of Science Barnes Lifetime Achievement award, 2000.