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Lane County Health & Human Services Selects Brian K. Johnson As New Public Health Manager - 02/23/26

Lane County has hired long-time public health leader and current deputy public health manager, Brian K. Johnson, as thePublic Health division manager. Johnson’s first day as manager will be March 5 and he will report to Kachina Inman, Lane County Health & Human Services Assistant Director. 

In his new role, Johnson will oversee strategic direction for LCPH, foster and maintain community, state, and national partnerships, as well as oversee the many public health programs which serve Lane County. 

"Brian brings over 28 years of public health experience and we are confident in his ability to leverage that experience to lead LCPH in improving the health of the many communities of Lane County,” said Lane County Health & Human Services Director, Eve Gray. “His strategic vision, track record in steady, inclusive leadership and sheer passion for improving lives make him a natural choice to lead LCPH at this pivotal time."

"I look forward to continuing to lead the important work of public health in Lane County. It is a privilege to work closely with so many talented, passionate people working together to make this a place somewhere all have what they need to thrive ,"said Johnson.

A 28-plus-year veteran public health professional and researcher, Johnson has a reputation for his calm leadership under pressure, analytic approach, systems thinking, and ability to build effective teams.

Previously, as deputy manager, Johnson managed a $32 million budget and 8 supervisors responsible for 76 employees. Before becoming the LCPH Deputy Manager, Johnson served as the Lane County Environmental Health and Preparedness Supervisor. Over the course of his 21 years at LCPH, Johnsonhas been instrumental in helping manage everything from systems transformation to the Lane County COVID-19 response, as well as responses to multiple other natural disasters and disease outbreaks. 

Johnson holds a Masters of Public Health in Health Promotion from Oregon State University, a Public Health Management Certificate from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Whitman College.

Lane County Public Health is a division of Lane County Health & Human Services. LCPH’S mission is to promote and protect the long-term health and well-being of individuals, families and the communities of Lane County. Their vision is optimal health for all people in Lane County.

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Lane County Health & Human Services Selects Brian K. Johnson As New Public Health Manager - 02/23/26

Lane County has hired long-time public health leader and current deputy public health manager, Brian K. Johnson, as thePublic Health division manager. Johnson’s first day as manager will be March 5 and he will report to Kachina Inman, Lane County Health & Human Services Assistant Director. 

In his new role, Johnson will oversee strategic direction for LCPH, foster and maintain community, state, and national partnerships, as well as oversee the many public health programs which serve Lane County. 

"Brian brings over 28 years of public health experience and we are confident in his ability to leverage that experience to lead LCPH in improving the health of the many communities of Lane County,” said Lane County Health & Human Services Director, Eve Gray. “His strategic vision, track record in steady, inclusive leadership and sheer passion for improving lives make him a natural choice to lead LCPH at this pivotal time."

"I look forward to continuing to lead the important work of public health in Lane County. It is a privilege to work closely with so many talented, passionate people working together to make this a place somewhere all have what they need to thrive ,"said Johnson.

A 28-plus-year veteran public health professional and researcher, Johnson has a reputation for his calm leadership under pressure, analytic approach, systems thinking, and ability to build effective teams.

Previously, as deputy manager, Johnson managed a $32 million budget and 8 supervisors responsible for 76 employees. Before becoming the LCPH Deputy Manager, Johnson served as the Lane County Environmental Health and Preparedness Supervisor. Over the course of his 21 years at LCPH, Johnsonhas been instrumental in helping manage everything from systems transformation to the Lane County COVID-19 response, as well as responses to multiple other natural disasters and disease outbreaks. 

Johnson holds a Masters of Public Health in Health Promotion from Oregon State University, a Public Health Management Certificate from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Whitman College.

Lane County Public Health is a division of Lane County Health & Human Services. LCPH’S mission is to promote and protect the long-term health and well-being of individuals, families and the communities of Lane County. Their vision is optimal health for all people in Lane County.

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