Background
Johnson, Sylvester was born on February 11, 1933 in Lake Butler, Florida, United States. Son of Joe and Mary (George) Johnson.
Johnson, Sylvester was born on February 11, 1933 in Lake Butler, Florida, United States. Son of Joe and Mary (George) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1955. Master of Science, American University, 1973.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1955, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, Europe and Asia, 1969, retired, 1975. Senior project manager Aetna Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1975—1978. System manager North-East Utilities Company, since 1978.
Board directors Hartford Community Health Services, treasurer, 1979—1988, vice president, since 1989. Member council Connecticut Governors Council Volunteer Action, since 1979, vice chairman, 1985—1989, chairman, since 1989, Hartford American Red Cross, since 1989, board directors, military family service, since 1986. Board directors Greater Hartford American Red Cross, since 1989.
Chairman, committee service Military Families and Veterans, since 1986. Annual lay delegate & member, administrative board Simsbury United Methodist Church, 1982—1989, chairman & pastor, parish relations, 1986—1989. Member of Greater Hartford Pan Hellenic Council (president 1980-1982, since 1984), Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Alumni Association (president, District of Columbia chapter 1971-1974, president, Connecticut chapter 1979-1983, president, North-East region 1982-1987), Association Computer Machinery, Association Systems Management (local chairman, audit committee 1979-1981, assistant treasurer 1981-1982, vice president 1982-1984, president 1985-1986, vice chairman, Division 2 1986-1988, chairman 1988-1989, international public relations committee since 1987, certified system professional, Merit award 1987, Achievement award 1989), Masons Club, Toastmasters Club, Alpha Phi Alpha (chapter president 1979-1982).
Married Barbara Jean Mack, March 5, 1965. Children: Craig Dewayne, Rodney Deric.