Profiles in Service - March 21, 2016

Larry Johnson

Board of Directors
County Commissioner
DeKalb, Ga.

 

Number of years active in NACo: 11 years

Years in public service: 14 years

Occupation: Public Health Educator

Education: Ph.D. in public health

The hardest thing I’ve ever done: going to grad school full-time and working up to six jobs to support my family

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: President Obama, President Theodore Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman

You’d be surprised to learn that I: love reality shows.

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: fly a plane at 16 years of age.

My favorite way to relax is: watching sports.

I’m most proud of: of being a husband and a father.

Every morning I read: my Bible.

My favorite meal is: fried chicken.

A dream I have is to: to travel the United States in a Winnebago.

My pet peeve is: people who waste their human potential.

My motto is: seek first to understand before being understood (Covey).

The last book I read was: In Pursuit of Purpose by Dr.  Myles Munroe.

My favorite movie is: The Shawshank Redemption.

My favorite music is: all types.

My favorite president is: a toss-up between Teddy Roosevelt and Barack Obama.

My county is a NACo member because: of resources we receive; partnerships that are developed; and friendships that are maintained.