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Steve Johnson was hired as the Texans Chief Planning Officer in January 2026, marking his second stint with the organization. He previously worked for the Texans from 2020-2024 in a variety of roles in football operations prior to serving as the CEO and President of McNair Interests from 2024-2026.

In his current role, Johnson is responsible for driving strategic planning, organizational development, and forward-looking initiatives that support the club's long-term business objectives and operational success, including a strong focus on Toro District.

Prior to being hired as a consultant with the Texans in August 2020, Johnson spent more than 20 years in the U.S. Army. Most recently, he served as a Battalion Commander in Fort Hood, Texas where he led 635 Soldiers with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance review, disciplinary action, and long-term career planning, development, and promotion. Johnson served in a variety of leadership roles during his time with the Army, beginning his postgraduate career as a Platoon Leader in 2000.

Originally from Lompoc, CA, Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from West Point and an MBA from Rice Business School. He and his wife, Tracy, have two kids, Warner and Cadence.