Roger Johnson
Roger P. Johnson, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, the son of Roger P. Johnson, Sr. and Eunice Peart Johnson. He spent his childhood in Hermosa Beach, Berkley and Burbank, where he graduated from Burbank High School. He then served his country in the United States Navy.Roger attended the University of Southern California where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity and played basketball. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the USC Marshall School of Business, Class of 1950. He then received a teaching credential and a Masters Degree in Education from Long Beach State University.His career with the Los Angeles Unified School District spanned decades of achievement including teacher, vice principal, principal, director of instruction, staff relations coordinator and labor relations negotiator. He retired from LAUSD and joined the staff of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles as labor relations negotiator. He then served as a benefits consultant for the State Teachers Retirement System and two years serving on the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury.In 1965, Roger married Ann Louise Rosenquist, whom he met on the Strand in Hermosa Beach. They lived on the Strand for many years and their sons, Christopher and Matthew were born. A move to Lunada Bay in Palos Verdes Estates kept the family close to the surf.In 1982, Roger and Ann became involved in the fledgling wine industry in the Santa Ynez Valley. Being part of the winery was one of Roger's greatest pleasures and pride. In 1990, they moved to Solvang. Roger was a member of the Viking Charities of Solvang where his favorite involvement was with the Annual Children's Christmas Party.