James A. Johnson
Chief Executive Officer at Johnson Capital Partners
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James A.
Johnson is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Johnson Capital Partners since 2001.
He is also the Chairman-Emeritus at The John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Vice Chairman at The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund, a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., a Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a Member of The Trilateral Commission, the Treasurer & Member of American Friends of Bilderberg, Inc. since 2013, a Council Member of The National Museum of African American History & Culture, and a Member-International Council of Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs.
Previously, Mr. Johnson served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Federal National Mortgage Association from 1991 to 1998.
He was also the Vice Chairman of Perseus LLC, Chairman-Emeritus of The Brookings Institution, and a Director of TEGNA, Inc. He served as a Director of KB Home from 1992 to 2008, TIN LLC from 2000 to 2007, and UnitedHealth Group, Inc. from 1993 to 2008.
He was an Independent Director of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2019 and a Director of Target Corp.
from 1996 to 2011.
Additionally, he served as an Independent Director of Forestar Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2015 and is currently an Advisor at 213 Management LLC.
Mr. Johnson holds a graduate degree from Princeton University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota.
James A. Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Washington, D.C. The center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The center hosts a variety of events, including musicals, concerts, films, and dance performances. The CEO of the American company is Deborah F. Rutter. | Director/Board Member | - |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| American Friends of Bilderberg, Inc. | Treasurer | - |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Trilateral Commission
 The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Johnson Capital Partners | Chief Executive Officer | 1999-12-31 |
The National Museum of African American History & Culture
 The National Museum of African American History & Culture Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National Museum of African American History & Culture operates a museum that is dedicated to documenting the life of African Americans. The museum is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs
 Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs operates as hub of Harvard Kennedy School's. It offers research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. The company was founded by Paul Doty in 1973 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of James A. Johnson
| Princeton University | Graduate Degree |
| University of Minnesota | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 7 |
|---|---|
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | Finance |
| TEGNA INC. | Consumer Services |
| KB HOME | Consumer Durables |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | Health Services |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | Finance |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Retail Trade |
| FORESTAR GROUP INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 13 |
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TIN LLC
 TIN LLC Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Temple-Inland LLC manufactures corrugated packaging and building products. It operates through the Corrugated Packaging and Building Products segments. The firm's Corrugated Packaging segment deals with the manufacture of containerboard, linerboard, corrugating medium, and white-top linerboard and converts them into a line of corrugated packaging. Its Building Products segment handles the production of lumber, gypsum wallboard, particleboard, medium density fiberboard and fiberboard. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Process Industries |
Perseus LLC
 Perseus LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1995, Perseus LLC(Perseus) is a merchant banking and private equity fund management firm located in Bethesda, Maryland. | Finance |
The Brookings Institution
 The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Washington, D.C. The center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The center hosts a variety of events, including musicals, concerts, films, and dance performances. The CEO of the American company is Deborah F. Rutter. | Consumer Services |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
The Trilateral Commission
The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum. | Commercial Services |
| American Friends of Bilderberg, Inc. | |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous |
The National Museum of African American History & Culture
The National Museum of African American History & Culture Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National Museum of African American History & Culture operates a museum that is dedicated to documenting the life of African Americans. The museum is based in Washington. | Consumer Services |
| Johnson Capital Partners | |
Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs
Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs operates as hub of Harvard Kennedy School's. It offers research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. The company was founded by Paul Doty in 1973 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
213 Management LLC
 213 Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance 213 Management LLC (213 Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Bob Shapiro and Nick Rosa. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
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