Junius Johnson

Junius Johnson, a lifelong Erie resident, graduated from East High School in 1979 and served honorably in the U.S. Army for five and a half years. He went on to build a distinguished 33-year career with the United States Postal Service, rising from letter carrier to become the first African American Postmaster of Erie in 2015. In this role, he oversaw more than 400 employees, serving 95,000 homes and businesses. A dedicated Mason since 1986, Brother Johnson has held numerous leadership roles, including Worshipful Master of Bay City Lodge No. 68, Commander-in-Chief of Whitney M. Young Consistory No. 88, and District Deputy Grandmaster of the 8th Masonic District. Elevated to the 33rd degree in 2011, he continues to serve as Treasurer for both Bay City Lodge and Whitney M. Young Consistory, as well as an instructor at Prince Hall University. Beyond masonry, Brother Johnson is active in civic and community leadership. He is Board Chair of the Greater Erie Community Action Committee, President of the Mayor’s Historically Black Affiliations Advisory Council, and a trustee of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Gem City Elks Lodge No. 328. He also partnered with R. Benjamin Wiley Charter School to introduce youth to the game of golf. He is married to Carla Johnson and is the proud father of three children—Junius, Ryan, and Benjamin. Brother Johnson credits his faith, his wife’s support, and the guidance of mentors for shaping his life of service.