Notice-Green-Canvas update
Canvas update

Canvas is now fully operational, and the data breach has been resolved. GISD plans to begin restoring Canvas access for staff and students on Tuesday morning, May 12.

Wes Johnson

Vice President

Place 7
Term: 2024-2027
Board Member Since
Employment
  • Johnson Reist, PLLC, 2019-present
    Founding Partner
  • Cooper & Scully, PC, 2008-2019
    Shareholder and Senior Attorney
Education
  • Texas Tech University School of Law
    Juris Doctorate (J.D.), 2003
  • The University of Texas at Austin
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography and History, 1997
Public Civic Offices Held
  • Secretary and Trustee, Garland Independent School District (2020-present)
  • Trustee, Garland Independent School District (2018-2020)
  • Chair, GISD Facilities Committee (2020 – present)
  • Chair, GISD District Affairs Committee (2019-2020)
  • Provence at Firewheel Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors (2013-2019)
Affiliations
  • Garland ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors (2017-Present)
  • Leadership Garland, Class 37
  • Leadership Sachse, Class 1
  • Volunteer Mediator, Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (2019-Present)
  • Appointed Arbitrator and Mediator, Texas Department of Insurance (2020 – Present)
  • Board of Directors, TEXO, The Construction Association (2013-2015 Term)
  • Governmental Affairs Committee, TEXO, The Construction Association
  • Chancellor's Council, University of Texas System
  • Insurance Law Section, State Bar of Texas
  • Construction Law Section, State Bar of Texas
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association
  • Plano Bar Association