Clarence Johnson, president and CEO of Wisconsin Community Services, has more than 40 years of experience in human and social services, including leadership roles with Milwaukee public and nonprofit organizations. WCS is a nonprofit that focuses on individuals in underserved southeast Wisconsin communities who have behavioral health needs and/or involvement in the criminal justice system.
“Since becoming president and CEO in 2017, Johnson has expanded the organization significantly,” said Chronda Higgins, director of client services at Athena Communications.
Under Johnson’s leadership, annual revenue at WCS grew from $24 million to $50 million, staff increased from 275 to 570 and services were enhanced for more than 17,000 people annually.
“Johnson has said the key ingredients to effective leadership include holding yourself accountable to the highest standards of performance and empowering and supporting others to reach their highest level of effectiveness,” Higgins said.
Johnson was recently named president of the board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southeast Wisconsin. He was recognized with the 2024 Wisconsin Council on Community Corrections Community Service Award.
