Christopher "Tank" Johnson, LSSGB

Experience

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  US Army

  Nov 1991 - Oct 2001

  Combat Engineer Squad Leader

  Managed a combat engineer squad of 8 to 12 soldiers. Accountable for the squads performance and accomplishment of squad missions during garrison time and deployments. Kept squad trained in the complex calculations and skills required for bridge construction, road reconnaissance, and mobility / counter-mobility operations. Maintained the inventory of the squad’s equipment and tank. Clerical experience in company operations and supply platoon. Schools attended: Primary Leadership Development Course (Commandant’s List graduate) and Combat Lifesaver advanced medical response.Managed squad during peace keeping operations in Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Show less

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  United States Department of Defense

  Oct 2001 - Apr 2005

  Finance & Operations Manager

  Managed the accountable mail office, maintaining the security and accountability of registered mail, including classified documents. Managed a stock of money orders, postage supplies, and cash. Inspected community mail centers to ensure compliance with regulations from the US Postal Service and the Department of Defense.

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  Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority

  Jun 2005 - Dec 2008

  Mail Services Supervisor

  Managed Mail Services department. Established and maintained budget for department. Negotiated contracts for shipping and equipment. Maintained inventory of company's publications. Supervised employees of department including training and counseling.

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  Astronomical Society of Nevada

  Oct 2008 - Dec 2016

  Outreach Director - Douglas County

  Vice President & President of the Astronomical Society of Nevada Board of Directors. The ASN is a non-profit organization that works with the Fleischmann Planetarium at UNR to provide public awareness and education in Astronomy. This mission is accomplished through public star parties, school programs, and special events.

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  Reno Air Racing Foundation Board of Trustees

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2015

  Vice Chairman

  Serving on the Board of Trustees for the Air Racing Foundation.

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  GTG Packaging

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Purchasing Agent / IT Manager

  Purchasing agent for major packaging distributor in Northern Nevada. Also responsible for the IT and communications systems for company.

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  Minden-Tahoe Airport

  Feb 2011 - Dec 2021

  Manage operation of the Minden-Tahoe Airport. Prepare and maintain the annual budget, and 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for the airport. Plan and manage capital improvements on the airport to include projects sponsored through the FAA's Capital Improvement Program.Act as liaison to the community, tenants, and visitors to the airport.Report to Board of County Commissioners and County Manager on airport operation.Ensure compliance with the FAA's Grant Assurances.Maintain, update, and ensure compliance with policy documents to include Minimum Standards, Airport Rules and Regulations, and FAA Regulations.Plan for the future of the airport, ensuring responsible growth to maintain the airport's self-sustaining status.Develop new leases on the airport, ensuring that leases are compatible with airport growth and operations.Strive to ensure that policies of local government, county, and state government are in the best interest of the airport and the airport community. Show less

  • Airport Manager

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Airport Operations Supervisor

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2018
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  Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  Ambassador
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  National Championship Air Races

  Jul 2021 - now

  Director Of Operations
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  Indian Hills General Improvement District

  Dec 2021 - now

  General Manager