Joanna Johnson, managing director of Road Commission of Kalamazoo County, receives a Distinguished Service Award.
The County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan honored Joanna Johnson, managing director of the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC), with a Distinguished Service Award at CRA’s 2020 Annual Highway Conference. Distinguished Service Awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated their time and service above and beyond their peers to advance the county road and bridge system in Michigan.
Prior to joining RCKC, Johnson was assistant managing director at Calhoun County Road Department for over six years. She was appointed to the Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) in October 2013 to represent CRA and currently serves as chair. She has shown significant leadership as TAMC chair, and also serves on the Michigan Infrastructure Council. Johnson has represented the Southern Michigan Association of Road Commissions on CRA’s board since 2015, and is CRA’s immediate past president.
“We at the County Road Association appreciate Joanna Johnson, who has given of her skills and commitment tirelessly and selflessly to improve Michigan’s local road network, including an emphasis on asset management,” said Denise Donohue, CRA director.