B.R. Johnson

B. R. JOHNSON
Republican for
Martin County Sheriff
Biography

After serving Martin County as a Highway Patrol Officer for 30 years and retiring in 2003, B.R. Johnson has been looking for a way to continue serving his community. The office of Sheriff for Martin County perfectly matches his qualifications and expertise.

Personal Background::
- Born Oct. 30, 1942 in Forest City, North Carolina.
- Martin County resident since 1973 .
-Daughter Shelley Greis : Graduate of Martin County High 1981; Employee of Martin County Tax Collector’s Office; Martin County resident; .Grandchildren Tasha Eastman and Brandon Greis.
-Daughter Sherry Stinnet: Graduate of Martin County High 1987; ; Martin County Deputy, Corrections Dept, 1989-95; Palm Beach County Deputy since 1995 ; Martin County resident; Husband Darrin.
-Daughter Shannon Yoos: Graduate of Martin County High 1991; Martin County resident; Husband Richard; Granddaughter Heather.

Education:
-Graduate Chase High School, Forest City, North Carolina
-West Palm Beach Police Academy, 1971
-Florida Highway Patrol Academy, 1973
-Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Nova University, 1980
-Field Training Officer - 15 years

Public Service:
-U.S. Navy - 1961-1963
-Naval Reserves- 1963-1967
-Palm Beach County Police Officer - Sept. 1971 - June 1973
-Florida State Trooper - July 1973 - June 2003
-Florida Police Olympics- 1987 - 2007

Distinguished Honors:
- Letter of Appreciation- James D. Holt, Sheriff-instrumental in investigation into Organized Crime- 1977
- Florida Retail Federation - nominated Law Enforcement Officer of Year- 1976 and 1978
- Distinguished Law Officer of the Year 1984
- Trooper of the Month awarded 10 times
- Southern Governor’s Conference Distinguished Service Award- 1985
- Commendation- Board of County Commissioners, Martin County- for heroic action- 1990
- Florida Highway Patrol Life Saving Award 1991
- Jaycees of Port St. Lucie- Honoring Officer 1993
- 100 Club of Martin County - Florida Highway Patrol Trooper of the year- 1994, 1998
- Personal Security for ABC TV for Super Bowl 1995- Miami
- Gov. Lawton Chiles Inauguration 1995 - Security Convention Center
- The Florida Distinguished Service Award, Operation Firestorm- Gov. Lawton Chiles- 1998
- Gov. James Martin, Virginia- Personal Security - Land of Lakes, Florida 2000
- President Clinton - Security during visitation in Martin County
- Gov. Jeb Bush Inauguration 2003- Driver for Supreme Court Justices
Community Service:
-Member American Legion; Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, Elks Club, Moose Club
-Security Hobe Sound Golf Club- Professional Athletes Against Children’s Cancer 1995-1997
-Volunteer Special Olympics 5 years
-Volunteer Martin County Little League - football and baseball coach.
-Volunteer Travel Security for South Fork High School Basketball Team
-Active participating coach- Police Olympics, Statewide teams
-Volunteer standby for all disasters and riots for State of Florida
*with Martin County Fire Rescue - Hurricane George 1998
*Miami Riot Swat team - 1977-1986
*Elian protection- 1998