Board of Directors

James H. Johnson Jr., Ph.D., P.E. was appointed to the Board of Directors of Maryland Environmental Service on July 19, 2023. Johnson is a professor emeritus of civil engineering and former dean of Howard University’s College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences. He worked at Howard University for 38 years, where, in addition to being dean, he served as the Samuel P. Massie Professor of Environmental Engineering.

Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Howard University; a Master of Science degree in Sanitary Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; a Doctorate in Applied Sciences from the University of Delaware, and a Certificate in College Management at Carnegie-Mellon University.

In addition to his academic background, Johnson has served as director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Center for Environmental Research, interim president of Baltimore City Community College, and as a technical consultant on environmental projects. His accomplishments have been recognized by both technical and civic awards.