Cindy Johnson serves as president of the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Her responsibilities include working to ensure a pro-business climate in the community and planning for community growth and economic development. Prior to this appointment, she served the city of Grand Island for 11 years as the community projects director.

Johnson was named the 2010 Grand Island Independent’s Woman of the Year and was recognized by the Small Business Administration as the 2011 Regional Champion for Women in Business (Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri). She was also recognized by the Nebraska Community Colleges Association as a 2004 Distinguished Alumni and also served an adjunct instructor.

She is a member of various boards, including President Ted Carter’s Advisory Committee, Heartland Events Center, Grow Grand Island and Grand Island Livestock Complex Facility. She also served as president of the Noon Rotary Club, and on the boards of Goodwill Industries, YMCA and Nebraska Enterprise Fund.

Johnson earned her undergraduate degree in human and social service administration. She earned her master's degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She received certification as economic development finance professional and has a certificate in non-profit organization management from the Institute for Organization Management.

BBR Advisory Board

John Albin

Robin Eschliman

Cindy Johnson

John McCollister

Richard Reiser

Denny Sciscoe