Major Brenda Johnson, Retired entered the United States Army as a commissioned communication officer, Second Lieutenant, upon graduating college. As a communications officer in the Army Signal Corps, she served in the U.S. and overseas supporting Air Defense and Field Artillery combat service organizations. Brenda served in the Gulf War, Desert Shield, and the Desert Storm. Throughout her career she received numerous awards for her service and valor and retired while serving her last duty station with the Pentagon. In 2003, Brenda and her husband became entrepreneurs and opened a franchise under the Dunkin /Baskin Robbins and have established multiple locations supporting the Northern Virginia area of Pentagon, Crystal City, Alexander, Woodbridge, and Charlottesville communities.
Brenda is service oriented and active in organizations that deliver service and support to multiple communities. As a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc®, Omicron Chi Omega Chapter, she has served as a board officer, committee leader and supported special projects benefiting students at local schools and support of Northern Virginia Community College. Her leadership on the Salute to the Harlem Renaissance/Black Arts Movement and Environmental Awareness resulted in many awards at regional and national levels.
Brenda is an involved leader, member, and fundraiser for charitable and community organizations that support children, higher education, and the arts in Prince William County. She is a board member of Epsilon Sigma Boule Foundation, Inc® which supports education through scholarships, and educational awareness to the community, such as the Tuskegee Airman Rise Above Traveling Exhibit. Also, she is a board member and active fundraiser for the Ivy Foundation of Greater Prince William County, Inc® which provides charitable and educational support to the county. Brenda is involved in arts organizations including the Prince William County Arts Council and the Creative and Performing Arts Center (CAPAC) in Prince William. Brenda and her family support the Boys and Girls Club; to include the Big Kid fundraising mentoring program where she raised over $14,000 for the organization.
Brenda enjoys playing golf with her friends and with her business partner, husband Lieutenant Colonel Jerome Johnson, Retired, especially in charitable tournaments.