(This is one of our profiles on this year’s recipients selected by an anonymous committee out of an extensive list of nominees for the 2024 Lincoln Leader Award. The Lincoln Parish Journal thanks Mayor Ronny Walker and the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce for their support of this award. We would like to thank Kevin Hawkins at HawkinsPhoto.com for the headshots).
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Name: Jereme Johnson
Age: 39
Employer: Self Employed (Johnson Physical Therapy)
Title: CEO
Hometown: Jena, Louisiana
Years Living in Ruston: 12
Civic Volunteer Organizations: Volunteering events for our church Temple Baptist of Ruston and volunteer coaching in many organizations such as RPAR, FNA and NL soldiers.
Professional Highlights: The development and opening of Johnson Physical Therapy in 2017 in Ruston Louisiana/2019 in West Monroe Louisiana/2024 in North Monroe. Through the support of our therapy staff, we have been able to apply treatment systems applicable to a variety of different diagnosis, but also we have been able to provide a consistency of treatment between staff members that I believe is unmatched in our field.
Rob Owens on Jereme Johnson:
“Jereme is the epitome of a Lincoln Leader. His work-ethic, determination and character can clearly be seen in all aspects of his life by all who encounter him. He is an avid innovator and visionary who constantly strives to improve not only his business, but our community as a whole. Jereme’s purpose is to innovate his industry by creating an environment unlike any other for his patients of North Louisiana.”
Q&A with Jereme Johnson
What makes Lincoln Parish so special?
I think that the pride of the Lincoln parish community is what makes it so special. You can tell that the citizens/leaders of Lincoln parish work hard to improve the existing organizations and resources, as well as push forward to create new opportunities to better the next generation. It is a combination of pride and forethought, that makes this place special and what will continue to keep it that way.
How do you see your role/place in making our parish such a wonderful place to call home?
My role/place as a member of this community is to walk the path of those leaders before me. That is a path that leads to service. I believe that we are all meant to serve others. I know that there will only continue to be more and more opportunities to serve my community as I professionally grow. I think I have been a great benefactor to a community that has been well kept for. It’s only right that I try to do the same and assume the role of servant to this great community.
Who has played a role in your professional development and why?
I would say that my professional development has been an eclectic experience for which I have taken the ideas, disciplines, methods and approaches of many professionals, friends, family and peers. I would say that my parents Gaile and Aron Johnson have probably made the largest impact on me as an individual. They both raised me to understand the importance of honoring your commitments, sacrificing immediate reward for long term accomplishment and the importance of serving others for their benefit. I think ultimately those are the pillars that lead to success in any organization, group, team and company.
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