Dick Johnson

Dick Johnson has a diverse work history in the robotics and automation industry. Dick began their career in 1989 as the Director of the Automotive Electronics Business Unit at Rockwell Automation. Dick then worked at FANUC Robotics, first as a General Manager from 1997 to 2010, and then as a Senior National Account Manager from 2010 to 2014. Dick also held roles at Dynamic Robotic Solutions, SurClean Inc., and Campbell Johnson Marketing, where they worked as a Business Development and Marketing professional. In 2017, Johnson joined DiFACTO Robotics and Automation as the President & COO, responsible for leading daily operations and growing the company's business in the US. In July 2019, they transitioned to the role of Chief Business Development Officer. Dick'sexpertise lies in business development, automation consulting, and robotics.

Dick Johnson attended Nordonia Hills High School from 1968 to 1972. Dick then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with a focus on Electrical Engineering at Kettering University from 1972 to 1977. After completing their undergraduate studies, they went on to obtain a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) with a specialization in Control Systems from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) between 1978 and 1980.