Raue Center for the Arts Appoints New Board Member

Raue Center For The Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike H. Johnson to the Board of Directors. Johnson is a recognized and accomplished operations and business leader with more than 27 years of experience in the utility and construction industries.

Johnson is currently the regional director of operations for Nicor Gas, the largest natural gas distribution company in the state of Illinois. Throughout his career, Johnson has held various operations leadership positions in the utility industry, including chief operating officer and president of a privately held construction conglomerate.

"I cannot express how happy we are to welcome one of our longstanding funders to the boardroom," says Executive Director Richard Kuranda. "Nicor has been a champion of the community and the arts, and Mike Johnson is not only an incredible business leader who will bring an asset to Raue but also a devoted father of five and a community activist. We are confident that his service over the next few years will enhance our youth and education programs."

Johnson has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois. Johnson currently resides in Lakewood, Illinois.

About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 16 years, they have provided quality programming - striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional Showcase Theatre named for its benefactor-Lucile Raue-Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Ill., is a gathering place for our region's citizens and has become a true destination. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter and twitter.com/RaueCenter.

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