Stephen L Johnson

On May 2, 2005, Stephen L. Johnson was sworn in as the 11th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As a scientist and 27-year veteran of the Agency, Administrator Johnson brought a strong scientific background and wealth of experience to his role as the nation's top environmental official and head of the premier environmental agency in the world. Prior to his public service, Administrator Johnson served as the Director of Operations at Hazelton Laboratories Corporation and Litton Bionetics, Inc. Johnson is a native of the Washington, D.C. area. He received a B.A. in Biology from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, an M.S. in Pathology from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and honorary doctorates of science from both Taylor University and Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Virginia. He and his wife, Debbie, have three grown children, Carrie, Allison and Matthew, and five grandchildren, Carter, Luke, Kaden, Brayden and Mekeyla.