Russell Johnson is vice president of sales for Harris Broadcast Communications, with responsibilities for the Americas, including the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.

With more than 25 years of experience in the media, broadcast and cable/telecom industries, Johnson’s responsibilities have included direct sales, resale channel development, professional services, marketing management and development of strong strategic customer relationships.

Before joining Harris, Johnson served as vice president of North America sales and professional services for Thomson Broadcast & Media Solutions. Prior to Thomson’s acquisition of the Grass Valley Group, Johnson was vice president of Grass Valley’s North & South America sales organization, where he was responsible for an extensive product line, including systems, services and consulting. He was also instrumental in the integration strategies and implementation plans for the merger of Thomson/Philips and GVG.

Johnson joined the Grass Valley Group when it was spun off of the Video and Networking Division (VND) of Tektronix, where he was then serving as vice president of Americas sales and business development.

Johnson was educated at Ohio State University, Wright State University and Penn State University Executive Mgmt. School.