JOHNSON NAMED EESF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) named Shelly Johnson as its new executive director, effective January 7, the EESF Board of Directors announced. Johnson has led nonprofit organizations for more than 25 years, including serving as executive director of the Massage Therapy Foundation, the Neuroscience Nursing Foundation, the American Massage Therapy Association, the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses and the American Society for Healthcare Materials Management of the American Hospital Association. In her previous positions, Johnson worked to ensure each organization strategically and effectively carried out its mission, and that contributors and other stakeholders experienced high value from the organization. "I am honored to be chosen as EESF’s new executive director,” said Johnson. “The work of EESF is so important, and I’m looking forward to partnering with the board and our program director to carry out EESF’s mission. It’s an exciting time for EESF, and I’m excited to be part of it.” Johnson can be reached by email or (218) 547-3609.