Mayor Johnson was born in Queens, NY in 1945.
Mr. Johnson served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. During that time as a Certified Combat Crew Member, he was awarded, among other recognitions, the United States Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters for "Extended Air Flights Under Hazardous Conditions"; Honorably Discharged in 1969 as a Non-Commissioned Officer.
Mr. Johnson moved to Brevard County in 1969. At that time he started, with partner Ed Schumers, Ocean Foods Inc., consisting of two-retail seafood markets in South Brevard. After successfully selling Ocean Foods in 1974, together with partners Rodney Thompson and Ed Schumers, built a rock shrimp and scallop processing plant at Port Canaveral, Ponce Seafood Inc. In 1976, Sand Point Inn was built in Titusville (later called Steamers Seafood Restaurant) and, in 1978; the three partners built, Pelican Point Inn, Cocoa Beach (now Squid-lips Seafood Restaurant). The Partnership became Point Inns Restaurants Inc. at that time. Ponce Seafood Inc. and Point Inns Restaurants Inc. employed over 325 people. Mr. Johnson was President and Chief Operating Officer of the restaurants until they were successfully sold.
After a period of semi-retirement, Mr. Johnson took a position serving the dual position as Executive Director of the Space Coast EDC and Economic Development Director for the City of Titusville from 1998 until his retirement in Jan. 2006.
Mr. Johnson was elected to Titusville City Council in Nov. 2006 - 2010 again in 2010 - 2014. He was appointed by the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor from Nov. 2010 - Nov. 2012 and from Nov. 2014 to Nov. 2016. Mr. Johnson was elected Mayor in Nov. 2016.
In 1981, Mr. Johnson married the former Theresa Tidmore of Titusville/Mims Florida.
They have three Children and six grandchildren. All three children attended Astronaut High School.
During his career, Mr. Johnson served the community on multiple civic or governmental boards and commissions.
Shirley Bradner
Award Winning Soloist-Gospel Post Soloist Of The Year
2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 and 2015
I am a soloist with a desire to share Jesus with others whether it be through song or testimony. My greater desire is to see people realize they need a savior and that savior is Jesus Christ.
I sing Southern, Country and Bluegrass Gospel. I like to sing songs that stir the soul and speak to the heart. Old forgotten songs with a strong message of salvation and songs that lift up and encourage.
I try to go where ever God opens a door. I have ministered in many churches in several different states, for Christian women's groups, pastor's conferences, homecomings, revivals, banquets, big gospel sings, conventions, senior citizen programs, retirement community socials, prisons, homeless missions, fund raisers, and many other special events.
Another ministry God has given me is speaking to ladies groups. I speak at Mother Daughter banquets, ladies brunches or luncheons and church ladies groups.
God has blessed me with a wonderful and supportive husband. Joe travels with me and handles all the heavy sound equipment. Most of the time he works my product table while I visit with the people. I could not do it without him.
We live in central Florida and we retired in December 2009 from our business where we worked together for more that 36 years. We have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.
Joe and I are always glad to share our testimony with others of how God has worked in our lives. We have served in many areas of the church for years. It has been a great blessing to serve others through so many different ministries. For 14 years we ministered in the state prisons here in Florida. We have seen many souls won for the Lord in this vast mission field. For 10 years we ministered at the homeless mission in Orlando, Florida. The Lord has closed the door on both of these ministries for now. We know that God is in control and if He chooses to open the door again we will go back. And every year in the month of February we hold a fundraiser for Hospice. (The Hospice Fundraiser Gospel Jubilee)