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Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Chief Operating Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Education

    • University of Illinois at Chicago

      2001 - 2003
      Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Public Administration

    • Knox College

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology

  • Experience

    • Souder, Betances & Associates Inc.

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Chief Operating Officer

      Oversaw the divisions within the company, managed relationships with clients and companies, identified new business opportunities, provided consulting and assessment services

    • Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Executive director

      Manage multiple teams, Create growth strategies, liaison with associations, align infrastructure with new strategies, develop new e-learning programs

    • Northwestern University

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      Associate Dean

      Develop new business, create client-centric solutions, manage multiple different divisions, identify new growth strategies

    • Texas A&M University

      Aug 2010 - May 2012
      Dean/training director international programs

      International business development in the gulf region, manage multiple international teams and projects, liaison with the governments and universities of the region

    • Harry S Truman College

      Aug 2012 - May 2013
      Dean College to Careers

      We work with companies to develop industry relevant and specific curriculum. We also develop mentoring and internship opportunities for our students to receive hands-on experience. Additionally, we have created a new Career Planning and Placement Center that provides students and community members with resources to be successful in identifying, preparing and landing careers. Finally, we are developing strategies to create stackable credentials of economic value that provide a student a pathway from a basic certificate to a bachelors degree. Show less

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      May 2013 - Jun 2016

      • Assistant Dean for Student Enrichment

        Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Assistant Dean - Honors Program for College of Business

        May 2013 - Aug 2015

    • Sangamon CEO

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

      Facilitate a program designed to develop the entrepreneurial skills of emerging business leaders in a problem-based learning environment. Providing real world experiences and exposure to accomplished leaders in the sectors of business, education, government, social innovation, etc. With the goal of increasing the effectiveness of the innovation ecosystem of Sangamon County.

      • Director

        Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

      • Facilitator

        Aug 2016 - May 2018

    • Denesoline Community Development Corporation

      Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
      General Manager

    • Lincoln College

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2021
      Director Of Career Services

    • American International University, Kuwait

      Jul 2021 - now

      Oversee manage and protect the critical infrastructure and personnel at one of the most prestigious universities in the GCC region.

      • Chief Executive Officer

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Executive Vice President

        Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

      • Vice Pesident for Campus Safety and Facilities

        Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

      • Associate Vice President for Campus Safety and Facilities

        Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

      • Head of Safety and Security

        Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business Instructor

      State of Illinois
      Oct 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Assistant Dean Honors Dean Larry Debrock May 2015 Recognized by University on campus-wide List of Teachers ranked as Excellent for 2014-15 academic year
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Assistant Dean, Honors Dean Larry Debrock May 2014 Recognized by University on campus-wide List of Teachers ranked as Excellent for 2013-14 academic year
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Dean/ training director United Arab Emirates Government and Powergroup May 2012 Outstanding Service Award
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Associate Dean Dean Tom Gibbons May 2009 Recognized on List of Teachers ranked as Excellent for 2008-09 academic year
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Police Officer Illinois Security Chiefs Association Oct 1999 Awarded - Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - Carmen Romano Award
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Police Officer Crime Watch Television Sep 1999 Highlighted on a segment of Crime Watch Television - for an in-progress armed robbery arrest on CTA train
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Polcie Officer - Oct 1995 Awarded - Life Saving Medal
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Police Officer - Oct 1995 Awarded - Distinguished Service Award
    • Awarded to Richard Johnson
      Police - Aug 1992 Awarded - Medal of Valor