Violet PR promotes Dan Johnson

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Violet PR has named Dan Johnson as account director. Johnson brings more than a decade of communications and marketing experience to his new role, strengthening Violet PR’s award-winning team.

In his new position, Johnson will lead strategic communications programs for Violet PR’s expanding roster of clients in economic development, CRE, architecture and engineering. He will help organizations shape narratives that advance business objectives, promote development and spotlight impact across communities.

Prior to R&J Strategic Communications, Johnson also held roles with Weichert Realtors, L&M Healthcare Communications, the U.S. House of Representatives and Kessler PR Group.

Johnson also serves as co-chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of NNJ, one of the state’s largest real estate and planning organizations. In addition to his leadership role, he volunteers with ULI’s UrbanPlan program, a simulated real estate development curriculum offered in East Brunswick, East Orange, Morris County and West Windsor.