National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Names Next President, CEO

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) has named Michael W. Johnson its next president and CEO, effective August 1. He succeeds R. A. "Gus" Edwards, III, who is retiring after more than 16 years with NSSGA. Johnson is currently the executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Beer Wholesalers Association. Johnson is familiar with the construction industry, having spent nearly five years with the National Association of Home Builders. His association work also includes six years with the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. Johnson began his career with then-Senate Majority Whip Wendell H. Ford (D-KY). Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from the University of Kentucky in Lexington.