Jeff Johnson was born and raised in Dolton, Ill. As a teenager, Jeff worked at a fast-food restaurant, where he started by flipping burgers and advancing to assistant manager. Jeff saved his earnings to help pay for his future education. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a B.S. in Law Enforcement Administration. Initially Jeff’s major was accounting, following in his father’s footsteps, but after a few classes, he decided his future was not sit behind a desk, but to enjoy the outdoors. Subsequently, he changed his major from accounting to law enforcement and completed his college degree in three and a half years.
He is married to his high school sweetheart Donna; they are about to celebrate their 37th anniversary. Jeff and Donna have two boys who reside in Lake in the Hills, Ill. and Plainfield, Ill., and two granddaughters.
After graduating from college, Jeff was invited to take a test for the Woodridge Police Department, where he worked for nearly 30 years as a police officer. During his years on the police force, Jeff was active with the Woodridge Jaycees Organization, serving on the board of directors as well as acting as treasurer. Jeff also was an active member with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Local 51, where he was first elected as treasurer, followed by vice president, and later as president. After retiring from the Woodridge Police Force, he and his wife began the search for a Florida location. His parents, like his grandparents, had moved to Florida. His parents still live in Sarasota, and they visit often.
After an intensive search, Jeff and Donna found their home at 17751 Dragonia Dr. Since moving here in 2024, Jeff has watched and learned about the Sabal Springs community. He has become immersed in several activities, including helping the Joker’s and volunteering throughout the community with storm preparedness recovery efforts. Each month, Jeff and Donna open their lanai bar on hole No. 11 for fellow golfers.
Jeff said he looks forward to continuing to learn more about our community and be a positive impact. Jeff is part of the Sabal Springs younger generation, someone with new visions and energy to serve the community as a working member of the association’s board of directors. We wish him all the best and look forward to his ideas, participation, and active leadership.
