Lobbyist has long experience representing diverse industries; says advocates who aspire to CEO role need to avoid ‘tunnel vision' Johnson Mike Johnson has represented everything from homebuilding to wine to beer in his nearly 20-year career as a lobbyist. Now he's rocking as president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. He likens the experience to that of a friend who went from selling construction products to medical devices. "They weren't hiring him for his ability to describe the intricacies of a heart stent or a new joint, they were hiring him for his ability to build relationships and drive sales. In [the advocacy] business, a lot of that… Read More