Eric Johnson, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Elgin, Illinois, United States

Chief Executive Officer overseeing the operations of three wastewater treatment plants with a total capacity of 37.5 mgd, manage an operating budget of $21 million and a total budget of $77 million, lead a team of 50 employees, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. My responsibilities also include developing and implementing policies, maintaining relationships with elected officials and community leaders, and ensuring high-quality, reliable wastewater treatment services to over 200,000 residents within the communities we serve.

The British-American Project is a trans-Atlantic fellowship of over 1,200 leaders, rising stars, and opinion formers selected for their professional achievements and expected future impact. Fellows represent a broad spectrum of occupations, backgrounds, and political views and meet annually for a conference on matters of mutual interest.

Carpentersville, Illinois, United States

Chief Executive Officer of a full-service manager-council home rule municipality serving 37,000 residents in a majority minority community. Responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of all Village departments and 7 public buildings. Responsible for managing a budget of $83 million and 200 employees.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Chief Administrative Officer of multi-service unit of local government in Cook County Illinois serving 140,000 residents. Oversaw operations of seven departments, accounting for more than 50 employees and managed an operation budget of over $7 million. Position reported to elected Board and independently elected executive officials that have independent authority.

Dekalb, Illinois

Served as chief executive officer for the township with an annual budget of approximately $2 million. Had direct supervision of general assistance staff and worked with the board of trustees to set policy and direction of the township. Prepared and implemented the budget within the rules provided by state statute. Set strategic plans for the organization and has formed key community partnerships to expand township programs.

Malta, Illinois

Taught classes in public administration and political science with an emphasis on American, state, and local government.

Wheaton, Illinois

Served as a prosecuting attorney with experience in misdemeanor and felony cases; drafted bench warrants, petitions to revoke, plea agreements, and sentencing recommendations, conducted and drafted motions for appeal, probation office sentencing reports, and case file reviews. Represented the state during sentencing hearings, answer and setting, probable cause hearings, initial appearances, and detention hearings.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Administration