Names in the News: Bruce Johnson

Name: Bruce Johnson

Title/Position/Occupation: Director of Sales & Marketing at the Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place

Sphere of Influence: Gwinnett County hotel & tourism industry

Education/Background: Bachelor of Science with a major in Marketing, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

Began career over 25 years ago at a suburban Marriott hotel in Trumbull, CT.  Worked at several hotels in CT, FL and NY before settling in Gwinnett County 22 years ago. After relocating to Gwinnett, I have worked at resorts, hotels and conference centers at Lake Lanier, Stone Mountain and Midtown Atlanta. I live in Snellville.

Working in Midtown during the Olympics at the headquarters hotel for NBC was a highlight. I was director of sales & marketing at the Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place from 2003 to 2007. I was very happy to “return home” to this hotel a month ago.

Projects/Goals: Our hotel will continue to work closely with the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Gwinnett Place CID to make Gwinnett a top Georgia location for business and leisure travel, meetings, conventions and special events.

Hobbies/Leisure Activities: Travel and photography are both passions of mine.

Civic/Church Involvement: My wife Lisa is principal of Lawrenceville Elementary, and I try to be involved and help at her school whenever possible.

Family: Wife Lisa and son Matthew.

Something hardly anyone knows about you: I love reggae music, and I’m happy to call myself a cancer survivor.