Chief Jeffrey D. Johnson has an extensive public safety background,
with over 40 years experience at the local, national and international
level. Chief Johnson rose through the ranks to become the Tualatin
Valley Fire & Rescue Fire Chief for 15 years prior to retiring. Chief
Johnson has subsequently developed expertise in public safety
technology having served on the inaugural FirstNet Board of Directors
as Vice Chairman and a key figure in passing the legislation to create
the network. Chief Johnson has served as President of the International
Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and President and Chief Executive of
the Western Chiefs which focuses on wildfire, technology and the
intersection of the two. Chief Johnson also has an extensive private
sector background having served on numerous corporate boards
including Sonim Technologies (NASDAQ – SONM) and Informed
Publishing who specialized in public safety apps. Chief Johnson also
founded other successful ventures including Sisters Meat and
Smokehouse(s) which are artisanal meat shops and restaurants which
produce the finest boutique deli meats. Chief Johnson is a graduate of
Concordia University and the National Fire Academy Executive Fire
Officer program and Jeff lives in Sisters Oregon with his family where
he enjoys the outdoor lifestyle.
