AUSTIN – Governor George W. Bush announced on Feb. I, 1999, the appointment of John W. Johnson of Houston to the Texas Transportation Commission for a term ending Feb. 1, 2005.
Johnson is chairman and president of Permian Mud Service, Inc. and chairman of its subsidiary, Champion Technologies, Inc. Permian Mud Service, Inc. is an oil field service business with a presence in the Permian Basin and Fort Bend County areas. Johnson al so serves as chairman of the executive committee of the Southwest Bank of Texas, N.A. and is a member of the executive committee of Weatherford International, Inc.
“Johnny Johnson is a knowledgeable and experienced businessman who will bring a statewide perspective to transportation decisions,” said Governor Bush. “He is committed to working with local and regional governments to make sure the state’s transportation dollars are spent effectively and efficiently.”
Johnson is a member of the board of trustees of Vanderbilt University and former chairman of the board of trustees of St. John ‘s School. A former trustee of St. Luke’s Foundation, he served as a trustee of the Houston Museum of Natural Science from 1985- 92. He is a former director of Goodwill Industries and was actively involved with the American Leadership Forum and the Young President’s Organization.
Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Vanderbilt University. He will replace Anne S. Wynne of Austin, whose term expired.
The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
Source: News Release from the Governor “s Office
