Christopher (Chris) Johnson has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Portico Benefit Services, a separately incorporated ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). He will join Portico on Oct. 7.

Johnson brings a proven 30-year track record of scaling businesses for growth, along with extensive leadership experience, an innovative approach and a strong connection to the church, making him uniquely qualified to advance Portico's vision for the future.

The Rev. Jeff Thiemann, former president and CEO of Portico, announced his retirement on Sept. 12, 2023. Stacy Kruse, who assumed additional responsibilities last fall as interim president and CEO, will continue to serve as chief operating and financial officer for Portico. 

Read the news article on Portico here and read the original ELCA article here.