Henry Johnson, Jr.

Leadership Akron Program Facilitator

As a lifelong Summit county resident of over 40 years, Henry has spent over 23 years developing his leadership abilities through his consistency and dedication to employment with Acme Fresh Market. His career has afforded him the opportunity to serve in various leadership roles perpetuating his passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders.

In his current position as Program Facilitator with Leadership Akron, Henry Johnson is ardent and prudent about assisting in the growth of the community moving forward. He is the 2021 graduate of the Green Community Leadership Institute, which helped to awaken his aspiration to delve into more direct leadership roles. He is also a 2022 graduate of Leadership Akron’s Diversity on Board’s sixth cohort. Throughout his tenure as a leader, Henry has served and volunteered in numerous activities and initiatives in various capacities.

Henry has served on a number of Community Boards and Committees. He currently serves as, Co-Chair of the Green YMCA Advisory Board, Access Shelter Board of Directors and Development Committee, NAACP Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, Summit Art Space Community Engagement Committee, and Founding Member, Chair, and Lead Facilitator of the City of Green’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Henry resides with his equally amazing wife and children. He enjoys traveling, which grants him the opportunity to learn and become enriched by the unique architecture and historical culture. Henry’s hobbies also include reading, podcasting, and writing to name a few. Henry Johnson’s aspiration to serve and grow is genuine and just as distinctive as the ideas he brings to Leadership Akron.