Bodger Scott Johnson, on the surface, is an extremely accomplished businessman with over 25 years’ experience in Governmental, Academic and Business management.  A Calculated risk-taker with deep business knowledge has championed jobs creation. Mr. Johnson has built a reputation for developing business strategies, incubating new business models and building out new investment ventures. Mr. Johnson served as an International Consultant for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) from 2018 to 2023 respectively. He also served as CEO/ President of Environmental Trust Solutions a firm based in the United States. Mr. Johnson was one of the Managing Partner for a USAID funded project in the amount of $17 million United States Dollars from 2016 to 2017 in Liberia. The Project was called the SHINE project. He has been very instrumental in creating jobs for Liberians on this project. Mr. Johnson spent 15 years of his Professional Career as the Administrative Director for the National Human Genome Center at Howard University, Washington, DC USA. At the Genome Center He was responsible for Fiscal Management, Procurement of the center as well as managing the administrative affairs of the center. He manages $45 million dollars for the Center, increasing the Center’s discretionary account from $30,000.00 to $300,000. Throughout His 15- year tenure with Howard University, Mr. Johnson has built a reputation for accountability and transparency. 

EDUCATION

Howard University, Washington DC (2006)

Master of Arts in Public Administration

Concentration in International Development, Economic and Fiscal Policy

Howard University, Washington DC (1999)

Bachelor of Arts in Finance/Economics

Concentration in Finance

The Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. Washington DC (2016)

Advanced Certificate in Construction Management             

United States Government (2008)

Training in Public Procurement                

• Over 20 years of extensive results- and client-oriented experience in all aspect of (international) financial management, business development and strategy, internal controls, and procurement.
• Excellent program/project management skills
• Highly experienced in with advisory roles to national governments and bilateral organizations
• Recognized expertise in complex contract negotiation
• Senior positions as Director, Program Manager and Adviser levels
• Specialist in public policy and Budgeting
• High-level presentation skills to Governments, United Nations, donors,
• Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure to the highest standards and within agreed timelines
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships.
• Ability to manage diversity, recognizing capabilities alone.