Kelly D. Johnston

Kelly D. Johnston (born August 27, 1956) is a former Secretary of the United States Senate. He served as the 28th Secretary of the Senate

Until 2018, Johnston was Vice President of Government Affairs for the Campbell Soup Company. Johnston was also a member of the board of Congressional Management Foundation.

Early life

Born in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1956, Johnston graduated from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 1976 with a bachelor's in Communications and Drama, During his tenure, he advocated for the creation of the Capitol Visitor Center and implemented two reform laws, the Lobby Disclosure Act and Congressional Accountability Act.

Later career In December 1996 President Bill Clinton nominated Johnston to serve on the Federal Election Commission, but the United States Senate, led by a Republican majority, failed to take up the nomination for a confirmation vote.

From 1996 to 2002, Johnston served as Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and Communications for the National Food Processors Association. On October 26, 2018, he retired from his position as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Campbell Soup Company of Camden, New Jersey.

In 2009, Johnston became Chairman of the Canadian-American Business Council.

Johnston retired from Campbell Soup Company in October 2018.