Brendan Johnson

Brendan Johnson is a prominent political figure serving as the Commissioner for Oakland County, Michigan Government since January 2023 and notably the youngest county commissioner in Metro Detroit. In his role, Brendan chairs the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee and the Transit Committee, while also serving as Vice Chair for the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee. Previously, Brendan has held significant positions in the Michigan House of Representatives as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Rep. Samantha Steckloff, alongside experiences as a Member Services Advisor. Brendan's background includes key roles such as Director of Music at Sacred Heart Parish, Legislative Staff for U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, and Events Coordinator for the Detroit Zoological Society. Brendan holds a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Michigan State University.