Jill Johnson, Vice President of Operations

Jill Johnson is a Kansas native and a 15-year veteran of the travel and tourism industry. She has a degree from Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Jill began her career in the hospitality industry when she was hired by Marriot International in Atlanta, Georgia. She was promptly promoted as Director of Sales for the Residence Inn by Marriott in Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana.

Jill’s work experience also includes Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau in Lenexa, Kansas and Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau in Jefferson City, Missouri. She has served on numerous national, state and local boards within the travel and tourism industry and is the recipient of numerous marketing and sales awards.

Jill’s professional career has been driven in large part by her passion for community service, volunteerism, and in particular, her love for travel. Her move to Texas was the result of her desire to worship at The Potter’s House Church in Dallas.

In her role as Vice President of Operations for the Southlake Chamber, she provides strategic planning and analysis for smart growth initiatives for Chamber operations. Jill said, “During a changing economy and business landscape, one thing stands sure, human capital is still the best investment in any organization”.