William D. Johnson ’56 To Be Awarded UMaine Cumberland County Alumni Chapter “Outstanding Alumni Award
Contact: Media contact: Bob Potts (207) 581-2586 / 1 (800) 934-2586
ORONO & PORTLAND, ME ~ The Cumberland County Alumni Chapter of The University of Maine (CCAC) and The University of Maine Alumni Association are pleased to announce that William D. “Bill” Johnson ’56 will be honored with the chapter’s Outstanding Alumni Award during the CCAC Annual Meeting on October 16th.
This award is given in to a local alumnus/ae in recognition of outstanding leadership and success in life, profession, business, and public service, and who reflects the high standards and vitality of The University of Maine.
Mr. Johnson retired from Mobil Oil in 1992 after 35 years of service. He currently serves as Mayor of the City of Saco. He has been actively involved in community activities such as a Trustee of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, Corporator of Southern Maine Medical Center, and Corporator of Saco-Biddeford Savings Bank. In Massachusetts, he served on the Masconomet Regional School Board in Boxford and the Board of Selectmen in Topsfield. He served three terms on the Saco, Maine, City Council where he was Saco Representative on the Shuttle Bus Transit Committee, Chair of the Budget Committee, and Chair of the School Liaison Committee. Mr. Johnson received his B.A. degree in Business and Economics from The University of Maine. He served twelve years on the Board of the Alumni Association, serving as both Board chair and as the Annual Alumni Fund Chair. He is currently an honorary member of the President’s Development Council and a Trustee for the University of Maine System.
Carrie Kinne ’82, President of CCAC said, “We are very proud of Bill’s accomplishments. He has had an extraordinary career and has been a true friend to both UMaine and many local communities. He is most deserving of this honor and we are pleased to present him with this award.”
Bill Johnson ’56 will be honored at the CCAC Annual Meeting and Award Dinner on Thursday, October 16 at the Holiday Inn Portland West. Guest speaker will be UMaine’s new Director of Athletics, Patrick Nero. To make a reservation, please call (207) 828-2327.