Don Johnson is a recognized campaign and policy analyst with two decades of experience in government and politics.  He provides SRG’s clients with unmatched insights into policy debates, state and national political campaigns, and other public affairs intelligence to help inform business and legislative objectives. 

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Prior to joining SRG in 2021, Don led the Constituent Services office during two Tennessee gubernatorial administrations, Gov. Bill Haslam and Gov. Bill Lee. He leveraged his knowledge of the breadth of state agencies and services to provide timely and critical referrals and support for constituents.

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While leading the Office of Constituent Services, Don created key metrics and reporting to ensure Tennessee citizens were served effectively and efficiently by their government. He represented both governors on the Tennessee Historic Commission and the Tennessee Corrections Institute.

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Prior to his work at the Capitol, he served on the district staff of then-U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn (TN-07), helping constituents navigate the complexities of federal agencies.

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As the Executive Director of the Republican Party of Shelby County, Don recruited and trained volunteers for campaigns, helped organize record-breaking fundraising events, dramatically grew e-mail advocacy reach, and put his organization at the forefront of emerging technology.

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Adeptly skilled at marrying election data and storytelling, Don is often called upon to create state, local, and precinct maps. His creations are found in campaign strategy sessions and post-election media stories across the Volunteer State.

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Don attended the University of Memphis.