GRITand GRACE COLLEGE LEADERS LOOK BACK ON THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT DEFINE ALEX JOHNSON
Alex Johnson makes a strong impression. As leaders from across the College look back on his tenure as Tri-C’s fourth president, a picture emerges of a strong and gracious leader who brings out the best in those around him, inspires pride and always shows grace under pressure. Ronna McNair, Johnson’s chief of staff and executive assistant, remembers how he commanded the room during a town hall session when he was still a candidate for the position.
She and others who remembered his time as president of Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus could hardly contain their excitement. “He was like a rock star,” she said. “I knew then he would make a great College president.” During his inauguration ceremony in 2013, Johnson spoke about Tri-C’s mission to meet students where they are and help them get to a place where their futures could begin. STORY BY
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