Director of Government Relations & Strategy
About
Kevin “KJ” Johnson is the Director of Government Relations & Strategy for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA). In his role, KJ manages governmental affairs, stakeholder relationships and community engagements in support of ISA’s strategic objectives. He also manages the organization’s outreach efforts and leads the team in developing policy positions and legislative initiatives.
Before joining ISA, KJ served as the President of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA), where he oversaw regulatory and legislative issues and the development of programs that promote stewardship and safety for the nutrient and agrichemical industry. Before coming to IFCA, Johnson worked on Capitol Hill for Congressman Tim Johnson as his agriculture liaison.
KJ received a B.A. in Agribusiness and Political Science from Illinois State University. He has served on the Board of Directors for the FieldWatch, the Illinois Seed Trade Association and Business & Industry Federation of Economic Concern. KJ lives in St. Joseph, Ill., with his wife Anna and three young children, and grows soybeans and corn with his family in Champaign and Vermillion counties.
Focus Areas:
Government Relations
Organization Strategy
Congressional Relations
Policy Development
Legislative Outreach