Nels Johnson

Nels Johnson has extensive experience in the field of government affairs and lobbying. Nels is currently working at NW Natural as the Director of State and Federal Affairs, a role they have held since February 2023. Prior to this, Nels worked at Thorn Run Partners as the Senior Vice President, where they played a key role in the firm's bipartisan approach to lobbying from December 2014 to November 2019. Nels also has experience working as an attorney at Nels Johnson Law, LLC from 2013 to 2015 and as an Adjunct Professor at Warner Pacific College from 2012 to 2015. Nels began their career as a Contract Lobbyist, specializing in government relations, from 2012 to December 2014.

Nels Johnson's education history begins with their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Religion/Religious Studies from Whitworth University. Nels attended Whitworth University from the year 2001 until 2005. After completing their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree at the Willamette University College of Law. Nels attended Willamette University College of Law from 2008 until 2011. Finally, in 2013, Nels Johnson enrolled in the Executive Program at the Harvard Kennedy School, where they focused on Leadership.