Allen Johnson

Allen Johnson is a seasoned journalism professional with extensive experience in the media and public relations sectors. Currently serving as a senior regional editor at CoStar Group since July 2018, Johnson leads a team of award-winning reporters focused on commercial real estate, striving to enhance CoStar News' audience engagement through breaking news and market insights. Previously, as a senior account manager at Taylor Johnson Public Relations, Johnson developed effective PR strategies for various real estate firms, securing placements in national and trade media. Johnson's prior roles at the Chicago Tribune Media Group, including source editor and senior news editor, involved directing business news coverage and managing production for the acclaimed Sunday edition. Earlier career experience includes positions at The Times of Northwest Indiana and Lee Enterprises. Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.