Diane Johnson, Fort Worth, Texas, has been contracted to be the manager of the Texas Hereford Association and editor for the magazine effective November 27. She is no stranger to the THA as she served as editor from 1987 to 1991.
Diane is a graduate of Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, and holds a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. Her major was animal science and industry with a communications option. Through the years her work has been extensive in promotions and marketing with a specialization in the agriculture and livestock industry.
Her career started in San Antonio at the Brangus Journal where she assisted in both the editorial and sales divisions. In 1987 she became editor of the Texas Hereford magazine and was very involved with the junior association as well.
In 1997 she took a leap of faith and started her own business, Details by Design, which changed from an emphasis in marketing and advertising to full-service event management. In 2004 she decided to add a new dimension to her company and became certified by the Protocol School of Washington. This school is the leader in etiquette and protocol training and now Diane presents seminars on etiquette and professional business manners to corporations, sales teams, collegiate groups and youth organizations across the nation and Canada.
She also is a Certified Meeting Professional, (CMP) which is a coveted accreditation in the meeting planning industry which recognizes individuals for their extensive knowledge of the business. Diane has lived in Fort Worth, Texas since 1987 and is active in numerous organizations in both the Fort Worth area and nationally. In her spare time she enjoys travel, theater, music, sporting events, and entertaining.
