JJ Johnston

Throughout his career JJ has focused on building strategic alliances and creating opportunities in labor, government, business and non-profits.

His experience includes serving as Chief of Staff of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the largest and fastest growing labor union in North America. Prior to this, JJ built his experiences and skills serving in a number of key roles in organized labor, from State Director of California and Pennsylvania to president of a utility workers union.

Beyond organized labor, JJ has advised major national donors on building state political infrastructure, worked to improve patient care and financial stability in an economically challenged healthcare system, and developed critical relations between businesses and their communities.

This work continues in his current role as Managing Partner of Rialto Solutions. JJ has recruited and manages a national network of talented, experienced Independent Representatives that share the Rialto Solutions vision of bringing the most innovative solutions and opportunities to labor, business, government and the community.