Former Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson has been appointed executive vice chancellor and chief strategy officer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the college announced Saturday.
Johnson, 40, has worked since 2021 as chief transformation officer at Ooltewah-based U.S. Xpress, which is undergoing layoffs in preparation for its merger with Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, a Phoenix-based trucking giant.
Before that, Johnson was superintendent of Hamilton County Schools from 2017 to 2021.
Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in business from Austin Peay State University, a master’s degree in special education and teaching from Belmont University and a doctorate in educational leadership and professional practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. From 2008 t0 2017, he served in roles from teacher and coach to chief academic officer for the Clarksville Montgomery County school system.
“In his new role at UTC, he will provide crucial counsel as the university delivers on the last half of its current strategic plan, as well as provide leadership for the development of the 2025-2030 strategic plan,” the announcement said. “Johnson brings extensive experience in workforce development, business strategy, change management and collaborative leadership.”