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Ronald L. Johnson is an Adjunct Professor in Practice at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. He has a distinguished career, including serving as a Retired Major General in the U.S. Army and as the Senior Vice President of Referee Operations for the National Basketball Association (NBA). With over 32 years of military service, Johnson held key positions, including deputy commanding general and director of U.S. Army Installation Management Agency. At the NBA, he was responsible for various aspects of officiating, including recruitment and training. Johnson has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Black Engineer Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Service Medal. He also holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Management Leadership from the University of Georgia and several master's degrees from various institutions. Currently, he resides in Atlanta, GA and is actively involved in several advisory boards and foundations related to workforce development and veterans' affairs.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Teaching and mentoring students in the field of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
National Basketball Association •
Responsible for the NBA's officiating program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and enforcement of work rules.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers •
Held various leadership positions, including deputy chief engineer and commander in the Gulf Region Division.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.