Governor Abbott Reappoints Johnson To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee

February 11, 2019 | Austin, Texas | Appointment

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Preston Johnson, Jr. for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The committee coordinates the development of statewide policies for the delivery of correctional health care within the criminal justice system.

Preston Johnson, Jr. of Sugar Land is a former executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. He is member of the Society of Human Resource Professionals, Houston Human Resource Leadership Council, National Black MBA Society, and the Houston Hispanic Chamber Foundation Board of Directors. Additionally, he is a member of the President’s Council at the University of Houston Clear Lake City, Sam Houston State University Foundation Board of Directors, the Business Schools’ Advisory Board, and the President's Council at Sam Houston. Johnson received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Sam Houston State University, a Master of Business Administration in management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and certifications in executive development from Michigan University and Harvard University.

This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.