Johnson joins ACS CAN

IBR Staff//December 28, 2022//

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Randy Johnson has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the government relations director for Idaho and Nevada. In this role, Johnson, will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in both states to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. Johnson previously worked with ACS CAN as the grassroots manager for Idaho and Montana from 2020-2022. Most recently, he served as the regional organizing manager for the west region for the ONE Campaign. Johnson said he looks forward to working with elected officials, volunteers, community partners and leaders and organizations across the state to help reduce suffering and death from cancer in Idaho and Nevada. During the upcoming legislative session, Johnson and his team will urge lawmakers to assure all $8.3 million given to Idaho from the $438.5 million JUUL settlement is allocated to tobacco prevention and control programs. Johnson is an Iraq War veteran and served in the Idaho Army National Guard. He is also a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #63.