Description

Dave served on the boards of several organizations, including MTS Systems Corporation (2013–2021), where he chaired the audit committee, and Nuvectra Corporation (2016–2020), where he also chaired the audit committee. He currently serves on the boards of the Japan America Society of Chicago and First Tee Tampa Bay, and previously served with Well-Fit Triathlon & Training, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Midwest board), and Choose DuPage.

From 2005 until his retirement in 2016, Dave was Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of Molex LLC, overseeing global financial operations. His career includes 10 years working internationally in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, extensive transaction experience (IPOs, equity raises, debt offerings, acquisitions, and major sell-side deals), and significant leadership in compliance, investigations, and crisis response. Dave holds a BA in Economics from Stanford University and previously worked in public accounting at KPMG. He is a CPA (California, inactive).

In this episode, Philip and Dave Johnson discuss: 

• Fostering reciprocal relationships
• Embracing global experiences
• Strengthening internal systems and talent
• Pursuing personal fulfillment

Lightbulb Moments:

• Strong partnerships rely on two-way communication where mutual understanding drives collaboration. When both sides actively engage, trust deepens and outcomes improve. One-sided advice or effort alone limits success and connection.
• Stepping outside comfort zones broadens perspective and challenges assumptions. Taking on international moves or unfamiliar roles accelerates growth and leadership development. Facing new environments cultivates adaptability, confidence, and resilience.
• Robust internal controls ensure stability and accountability within an organization. Investing in talent development and creating opportunities for mobility revitalizes teams and strengthens performance. Balanced oversight combined with people growth fosters long-term success.
• Meaningful personal goals complement professional achievements and provide direction. Pursuing long-term aspirations, such as retirement projects or athletic challenges, encourages purpose-driven living. Focusing on life beyond work leads to deeper satisfaction and fulfillment.

“The discipline that you teach yourself, or you’re taught… You practice and you get better. You practice more, you get a little bit better. You have ups and downs along the way, but you work at something and you can really see accomplishment.” - Dave Johnson

Connect with Dave Johnson: 

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/david-d-johnson-6321ab16/ 

Email: djohnson@farm0.org 

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Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/ 

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