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 is a board member of Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) in Kansas City and also is active in Financial Executives International (FEI) and KansasBio.
Before launching Johnson Strategic in 1997, Dick was director of investor and media relations for a global pharmaceutical company, Hoechst AG, and one of its predecessors, Marion Merrell Dow. He 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 has shared expertise on panels at the 2009 and 2011 NIRI Annual Conferences and writes a blog for investor relations professionals, IR Cafe.
Based on 17 years as an award-winning reporter and editor for The Kansas City Star, Dick understands how news media work - and he embraces social media.
Jacqueline M. Johnson, vice president, is a Registered Nurse and consults on healthcare communications and business development.
Laura R. Johnson, account coordinator, supports Johnson Strategic and our clients with project management, direct marketing and event planning.
Our relationships with experienced specialists enable us to offer turnkey services in graphic design, Web development and specialized initiatives.