Angela McClendon Johnson Joins the Greater San Antonio Chamber as Vice President of Education, Workforce & Leadership
San Antonio, TX [August 28, 2024]— The Greater San Antonio Chamber welcomes Angela McClendon Johnson as Vice President of Education, Workforce & Leadership. With a distinguished career in project management, workforce development, and community leadership, Johnson is uniquely equipped to lead and expand the Greater San Antonio Chamber’s educational and leadership initiatives.
Johnson’s extensive involvement with Leadership San Antonio (LSA), considered the premier program for existing and emerging regional leaders, includes serving as a Co-Chair, Steering Committee member, and participant. Her firsthand experience with LSA will be instrumental in improving and growing the Greater Chamber’s leadership programs and ensuring they continue to develop and inspire the next generation of San Antonio’s business and community leaders.
“We are very excited to welcome Angela McClendon Johnson to our team,” said Greater San Antonio Chamber President & CEO Jeff Webster. “Her deep ties to Leadership San Antonio, combined with her extensive experience in workforce development and project management, make her the perfect choice to lead our efforts in education, workforce, and leadership. We are confident her vision and expertise will help us continue to elevate our programs and serve the needs of our members and the broader San Antonio community.”
In addition to her work with LSA, Johnson brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at the San Antonio Housing Authority, now known as Opportunity Home San Antonio. There, she helped lead a workforce development program providing critical resources and support to the community, further showcasing her ability to spearhead impactful workforce initiatives in her new role with the Chamber.
Johnson’s professional background also includes significant achievements in managing projects, budgets, and marketing initiatives, both as a small business owner and as a member of the USAA team. She served as a Senior Marketing Manager for USAA, where she managed six Bank marketing teams and oversaw the planning and execution of complex marketing campaigns. Because of her performance in that role, Johnson was selected for the prestigious USAA Manager Candidate School.
Webster also said Johnson’s entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight will be invaluable as the Greater Chamber continues to support and empower the San Antonio business community.
"Joining the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce as Vice President of Education, Workforce, and Leadership is a thrilling opportunity to drive meaningful change in our community,” said Johnson. “I look forward to collaborating with our members to enhance educational initiatives further, strengthen workforce development, and foster innovative leadership programs that empower individuals and businesses to thrive.”
Johnson’s appointment is pivotal for the Greater San Antonio Chamber as it seeks to expand its leadership programs and workforce development initiatives to meet the evolving needs of the San Antonio business community. Her leadership is expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to these critical areas.
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About the Greater San Antonio Chamber
For over 130 years, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been the preeminent voice of the San Antonio business community. As the largest business association in the region, the Greater Chamber advocates on behalf of the business community at the local, state, and federal levels; collaborates with educational institutions and organizations to build a stronger workforce for the future; and provides a way for businesses of every size to build their network.