The Rammys Honoree: Chairwoman’s Achievement Award on behalf of Luz Gonzalez – Matt Johnson

February 13, 2024

The Rammys is the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Awards & Installation Dinner where we honor our outstanding local businesses, non profit organizations and dignitaries. Also at this event we will be installing our new board of directors and recognizing our outgoing board. Please RSVP and register online at: https://ranchomiragechamber.org/advertising-event-reservations/

Matthew V. Johnson started his real estate career in 1988. Mr. Johnson specializes in the sale, leasing and development of new and existing facilities for growing companies here in the Coachella Valley. His creative real estate development vision has produced numerous successful projects including the Desert Golf Business Park, Boulders West on the Parkway, Spectrum at Shadow Hills, Tradition Aviation and The Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.

Mr. Johnson moved to the Coachella Valley in 1982 and currently resides in Palm Desert with his wife, Linda. He graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Johnson has been licensed in both civil and mechanical engineering. He is an instrument rated pilot and holds a California Real Estate Brokers’ license.

Matthew V. Johnson sees the value in community service and the importance of becoming an integral part of any community.  Business and community leaders develop trust and confidence in each other during this service.  Demonstrated leadership and integrity translates to successful commercial real estate transactions.

 

His involvement in the Community include:

 

Present:                                                                                               Past:

YMCA Board of Trustees                                                                   Palm Desert High School Boys’ Basketball Treasurer

RMCC Treasurer   (Guadalupe revise if needed)                           PDCC Legislative Chair

RIVCO Development Blue Ribbon                                                    RIVCO EDA Project Area Committee

BGCOD Golf Tournament Committee  Chair                                  BNP Paribas Player Housing

City of Palm Desert Homelessness Task Force                               USD Parent Board

Salton Sea Action Committee                                                           Sacred Heart School Gala MC

Xavier Prep Football Announcer                                                      St. Margaret’s School Fashion Show MC

Old Town Artisan Studios BOD                                                         Palm Springs Airport Commissioner

Community Blood Bank BOD

Emergency Volunteer Air Corps

Friends of Thermal Airport BOD

YMCA BOD

Sacred Heart School BOD

PDYSL Soccer Coach

Xavier School Pasta Dinner MC