Johnny began his fire service career as a Junior firefighter with the Hemby Bridge Fire Department in the mid 80’s, where he still serves as the Fire Chief today. He became a career firefighter with the City of Monroe Fire Department in June of 2000. He worked his way up to the rank of Battalion Chief where he manages 7 companies and 28 firefighters. 

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Johnny has served the fire service in Union County as the President of the Chiefs Association and Chairman of the County Fire Commission. He serves the people of Union County on many different boards and committees including the Union County Safe Kids Safe board, Union County Communication Council, Indian Trail Public Safety Committee, and many other committees and boards.
 
Johnny is a member of the Piedmont Firefighters Association where he serves as the 1st Vice President. He has attended many of the CFSI legislative trips to Capital Hill to lobby for the Firefighters of NC.
 
Johnny and Windi have four boys and one girl between them. They have seven grandchildren four girls and three boys. They enjoy spending time with the family at their hobby farm, attending ballgames, and events for the grandkids.