Sam Johnson, Commissioner
Phone: (863) 534-6049
Email: Sam Johnson
Office Address: 330 W. Church Street, Bartow.
Mailing Address: Drawer BC01, P.O. Box 9005, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005.
Executive Assistant: Chris Chila
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Education
- Nova Southeastern University, Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
- Florida Southern College, Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Public Service/Community Involvement
- Board of County Commissioners - Chair
- Public Safety Coordination Council Member - Chair
- Transportation Planning Organization Member – Chair
- Polk Government Television (PGTV) Board Member - Chair
- Central Florida Development Council
- Community Relations Advisory Council
- Finance Committee
- Regional Transportation Organization
- Polk Transit Authority
- Lakeland Area Mass Transit District Committee Member
- Legislative Liaison
- Harrison School of the Arts Advisory Council
- Berkley Charter School Board
- Victory Church Board
- Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
- Florida Association of Counties Strategic Policy Committee
- Water Management Districts
- Workforce Development Board
Leadership Training
- Advanced Leadership Institute 2007 – Florida Association of Counties
- Leadership Lakeland 2006 – Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
- County Leadership Institute 2005 – NYU and National Association of Counties
- Certified County Commissioner 2005 – Florida Association of Counties
Personal
- Married to Michelle - 21 years
- One daughter
- Former school administrator
Hobbies
- Spending time with family
- Golf