Jonathan Johnson

Jonathan Johnson has extensive experience in public administration and financial management within various City of Chicago departments. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Treasurer at the Office of the Chicago City Treasurer since December 2020, Jonathan oversees the investment of $10 billion in city revenues. Prior roles include Chief Financial Officer and Managing Deputy Commissioner at the Chicago Department of Aviation, where duties spanned from September 2019 to January 2023, and Commander at the Chicago Police Department from February 2013 to January 2023. Jonathan also held the position of Deputy Budget Director for the City of Chicago from October 2005 to January 2013 and was the Manager of Payroll Operations at the Chicago Transit Authority from August 2000 to October 2005. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Augustana College, which was completed between 1981 and 1985, and attended Northern Illinois University from 1986 to 1988.