Background
Johnson, Samuel Sherman was born on February 19, 1950 in Blair, Kentucky, United States. Son of Homer and Luna Frances (Moore) Johnson.
Johnson, Samuel Sherman was born on February 19, 1950 in Blair, Kentucky, United States. Son of Homer and Luna Frances (Moore) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, University Kentucky, 1973. Master of Business Administration, Xavier University, 1978.
Chief engineer Vansant Coal Corporation, Virginia, 1973—1975. Deputy commissioner Kentucky Department Mines and Minerals, Lexington, 1975—1977. Director planning and development General Energy Corporation, 1977—1982.
Vice president planning and development Transco Coal Services Company, since 1982. Member Kentucky Governor's Deep Mining Safety Commission, Frankfort, 1976.
Member of American Institute of Mining (vice chairman central Appalachian section since 1982, Outstanding Mining Engineer 1982), Central Appalachian Coal Preparation Society (founding board directors since 1981), Mine Inspectors Institute America (board directors since 1976), Professional Engineers Mining (president 1980-1981), Blue Grass Society M.B.A.s 1981-1982.
Married Laura Lou Myers, August 2, 1969. Children: Kimberly Louise, Olivia Dianne.