Who we are - your source of expertise
Johnson Strategic brings senior-level expertise to your communication and IR challenges. Going beyond "PR," we speak the language of business and use communication tools to actively support your strategy to create value.
Richard M. Johnson (Dick), president, is a seasoned professional with 35-plus years of experience as a corporate communicator, writer and editor.
Dick counsels public and private companies in investor relations and corporate communications. He writes web content, articles, white papers, news releases, annual reports and speeches. Dick is a longtime supporter of NIRI, the National Investor Relations Institute, and former president of the Kansas City chapter. He also is a board member of Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) in Kansas City and is active in KansasBio and PRSA.
Before launching Johnson Strategic in 1997, Dick was director of investor and media relations for a global pharmaceutical company, Hoechst AG, and a veteran of Marion Merrell Dow Inc. in Kansas City. Dick earned a BA in Economics from Princeton and an MBA in Finance & Management from Rockhurst and completed the University of Michigan executive seminar in investor relations. Dick spoke on a panel on social media and IR at the 2009 NIRI Annual Confererence and shares communication and IR how-tos with various audiences.
Based on 17 years as an award-winning reporter and editor for The Kansas City Star, Dick understands how the news media work. He is active in social media as well and writes a blog called IR Cafe for investor relations professionals.
Jacqueline M. Johnson, vice president, is a Registered Nurse and consults on health care communications and business development.
Our relationships with experienced specialists enable us to offer turnkey services in graphic design, Web development and specialized initiatives.