Johnson was born in
Owensboro, Kentucky, and graduated from
Apollo High School. He then attended
Western Kentucky University, graduating in 1979 with a
Bachelor of Arts in communications and military science. He was commissioned as a
field artillery second lieutenant that same year and served until 1990 when he completed his military career with the rank of
captain. During his time in the military, Johnson earned the
master parachutist badge and was inducted into the
Order of Saint Barbara, a military honor society. In addition to responsibilities as a state legislator, Johnson is also an educator at Grace Christian Academy. == Political career ==