Roger O. Johnson
Eugene, OR 97408
abnk64@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Division CEO of two Fortune 500 corporations. Small business owner. Business
development consultant to major manufacturers, agribusiness companies and
service firms. World trade center president. International experience in Europe,
Asia and Latin America. Led the planning, formation and startup of eight new
ventures in five countries. Global licensing. Worldwide exporting.
CAREER
Marketing Services Manager
Agate Resources, Inc., Eugene, Oregon
Rebranded corporate communications, redesigned media advertising and
expanded public outreach for this diversified holding company in the healthcare
industry. 2008-2009
Management of family farm, Boardman, Oregon and
Executive Director, Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Pasco, Washington
Concurrently, continued farm operations for son during his two Mideast military
deployments as an Oregon National Guard officer, rebuilt a 400-member chamber
of commerce in southeastern Washington from near bankruptcy and launched a
family-owned gourmet soup company. 2003-2008
Principal
Johnson Consulting Group, Chicago, Illinois
Founding partner of this global business development consultancy. Guided client
managements in the planning, structuring, negotiation and financing of new
national and multinational ventures. Advisor on export expansion, licensing,
government relations and regulatory compliance. 1994-2003
President
Mid-America World Trade Center, Wichita, Kansas
Formed this world trade partnership between private industry and agribusiness,
the federal government and seven Midwest states. Secured $2,500,000 federal
support grant through a special act of Congress. Generated $125 million in new
business for the region’s industrial and agricultural economies.
President, Owens-Illinois (Asia) Ltd.
Division of Owens-Illinois, Inc., Toledo, Ohio
Organized Asia/Pacific division for this $4 billion glass manufacturer to oversee
twelve preexisting corporate affiliates in eight countries. Negotiated new joint
ventures and licensing alliances in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Increased
annual division revenues 39 percent in four years from $165 million to $230
million.
Managing Director
Campbell Soup Company, Camden, New Jersey
Directed $20 million in annual exports to Europe for this $7 billion food processor.
Formed two joint ventures in Japan and built $40 million in exports to other Pacific
Rim countries.
BIODATA
BA, University of Illinois
Intelligence Officer, US Navy
Who’s Who in Finance and Industry
Service to Country, International Executive Service Corps