A. Wayne Johnson

A. Wayne Johnson was born in Macon, Georgia. Johnson served in the United States Army from 1974 to 1978. He earned a B.A. from Mercer University, an M.B.A. from Emory University, and a Ph.D. in higher education leadership from Mercer University. Johnson's career experience includes working as the chief strategy and transformation officer and the chief operating officer of the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid with former President Donald Trump's (R) Administration, an entrepreneur, and the CEO of businesses specializing in consumer finance and customer service support industries.[1][2]

A. Wayne Johnson did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

A. Wayne Johnson did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

A. Wayne Johnson did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dr. Arthur Wayne Johnson is a public servant, accomplished businessman, veteran, student loan expert, and life-long Georgia native. From 2017 to 2019, Wayne was a senior official in President Trump's Administration serving as the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid. Overseeing the largest provider of student financial aid in the country, Wayne successfully led thousands of employees whose mission was to make college education accessible and affordable for millions of Americans.

Wayne amassed more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, senior executive, and CEO of multiple businesses specializing in the consumer finance and customer service support industries. Wayne's career gives him first-hand knowledge of how to make higher education more cost-effective so that students and their families receive an education without taking on crushing levels of debt. He knows how to run organizations efficiently and effectively, and wants to bring this solutions-oriented approach to the Senate.

Wayne is a U.S. Army veteran, an Eagle Scout, and a product of Georgia's education system. He holds a PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Mercer University, a Masters of Business Administration from Emory University, and Bachelor of Arts from Mercer University.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Forty-four millions Americans and their families are victims of a broken federal school loan program. Many Americans receive a Social Security check and a student loan payment bill in the same month.There is a conservative solution to solving the student debt crisis that will benefit the American economy, build a better future workforce and repay nearly $2 tillion in national debt.It's time to show the country that Republicans and Democrats can work together in Washington to solve one of the biggest problems facing the American family today.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ending the student loan debt crisis.

Restructuring how America pays for college.

Improving the quality of the workforce going forward for the private and public sectors of the economy.