Laurie Johnson

Laurie joined John Knox Village as vice president of human resources in July 2017. She has served organizations in a variety of industries, including healthcare, banking, energy services, behavioral health and hospitality. Prior to joining the Village, she was director of human resources for Via Christi Health in Pittsburg, Kansas. She also worked for Kirkpatrick Bank as vice president of human resources and Diamondback Energy Services as vice president of human resources, both of which are based in Oklahoma.

Laurie serves on the Board of Directors of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, University Missouri Kansas City Bloch School HR Advisory Board, Eastern Jackson County Workforce Development Board, and is a recent graduate from Leadership Lee’s Summit.

Laurie holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources management from the University of Central Arkansas, and a Master of Science in organizational leadership from Columbia Southern University. Committed to professional development, Laurie is an active member of the American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), and the Society of Leadership and Success. She also is a member of SHRM of Greater Kansas City.