{"680540":{"#nid":"680540","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ronald Johnson: The 39th Black Engineer of the Year and a Leader for the Ages ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is with immense pride and heartfelt admiration that we announce General Ronald Johnson as the 39th Black Engineer of the Year. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ERonald Johnson is currently the senior vice president of strategic initiatives and chief of staff with President \u00c1ngel Cabrera and is a professor of practice with the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE). \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ERon\u2019s journey is a testament to the power of determination, vision, and an unwavering commitment to serve others. His career began in the Army, where he rose to the rank of Major General, overseeing critical infrastructure projects in Iraq and rebuilding communities after disasters like Hurricane Katrina. The stakes were always high, but Ron thrived in high-pressure environments because he understood that leadership is about service, about putting others first and creating opportunities for those who come after you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cRon\u2019s leadership has always been about more than just engineering or command,\u201d said General Johnnie Wilson, himself a legend in the military and a past BEYA honoree. \u201cHe embodies service and integrity, with a steadfast commitment to lifting others as he climbs.\u201d That\u2019s exactly who Ron is\u2014a man who never lets personal achievements overshadow the greater good.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ERead the full story \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.blackengineer.com\/professional-development\/education\/ronald-johnson-the-39th-black-engineer-of-the-year-and-a-lea\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E_ _ _ _ _\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EHe has been recognized with numerous awards and decorations, including the: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EDistinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star, and Legion of Merit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ERecipient of the 2003 Black Engineer of the Year Award for Professional Achievement in Government Service\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EInductee into the 2005 Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni at Georgia Tech \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ERecipient of the 2008 Black Engineer Lifetime Achievement Award \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EReceived the Trailblazer Award from the Georgia Tech Black Alumni Organization\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EReceived the Georgia Tech Alumni Association\u0027s Joseph Pettit Distinguished Service Award\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EJohnson is an emeritus trustee for the Georgia Tech Foundation, served as a Georgia Tech Alumni Association Trustee from 2015 to 2018, served on the Georgia Tech Advisory Board from 2020 to 2023, and has provided an endowment for two student scholarships.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeneral Ronald Johnson is celebrated as the 39th Black Engineer of the Year, recognized for his distinguished career in the U.S. Army, his impactful role in the NBA, and his significant contributions at Georgia Tech, all marked by his dedication to service, integrity, and mentoring future generations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"General Ronald Johnson Named 39th Black Engineer of the Year "}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2025-02-17 18:39:55","changed_gmt":"2025-02-17 19:09:55","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, 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