Career Timeline of Woody Johnson: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Woody Johnson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson IV is an American businessman and heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. He's a co-owner of the New York Jets and served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021. His business acumen and political involvement define his public profile.
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1997: Donation to the Republican Party
Between 1997 and 1998, Johnson donated $130,000 to the Republican Party.
1998: Donation to George W. Bush's Campaign
Between 1997 and 1998, Johnson donated $22,583 to George W. Bush's 1998 gubernatorial re-election campaign of Texas.
January 2000: Purchase of the New York Jets
In January 2000, Woody Johnson purchased the New York Jets for $635 million, which was the third-highest price ever paid for a professional sports team at the time, and the highest for a New York professional sports team.
2000: Political Donations
By the year 2000, Johnson had given more than $1 million to various Republican candidates and committees.
2000: Purchase of the New York Jets
In 2000, Robert Wood Johnson IV purchased the New York Jets football team for $635 million, then the highest price for a New York professional sports team.
May 2008: Fundraiser for John McCain
In May 2008, Johnson orchestrated a fundraiser in New York City that raised $7 million for John McCain's presidential campaign.
April 10, 2010: MetLife Stadium officially opened
On April 10, 2010, the Meadowlands Stadium, later named MetLife Stadium, officially opened, shared as an equal partnership between the New York Jets and the New York Giants, following Johnson's acquisition of the Jets.
2011: Endorsement of Mitt Romney
In 2011, Johnson endorsed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in the 2012 Republican presidential primaries.
2012: Endorsement of Mitt Romney
In 2011, Johnson endorsed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in the 2012 Republican presidential primaries.
September 2013: Fundraiser for the Republican National Committee
In September 2013, Johnson hosted a fundraiser for the Republican National Committee (RNC) at his home in New York City.
June 2015: Named National Finance Chairman for Jeb Bush's Campaign
In June 2015, Johnson was named the national finance chairman for Jeb Bush's campaign for president.
May 2016: Endorsement of Donald Trump
In May 2016, after Trump became the presumptive nominee, Johnson endorsed Trump for president.
January 19, 2017: Announcement as Nominee for Ambassador
On January 19, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump announced his plan to nominate Johnson as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
June 22, 2017: Nomination for Ambassador Position
On June 22, 2017, Trump nominated Johnson for the position of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
August 3, 2017: Confirmation by the U.S. Senate
On August 3, 2017, Johnson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by voice vote, following a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, to become the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
August 21, 2017: Sworn in as Ambassador
On August 21, 2017, Johnson was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom by Vice President Mike Pence in the Oval Office.
November 8, 2017: Presentation of Credentials to Queen Elizabeth II
On November 8, 2017, Johnson presented his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
2017: Appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom
In 2017, Robert Wood Johnson IV was appointed as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
2017: Christopher Johnson assumes roles of CEO and Acting Owner
In 2017, upon Woody Johnson becoming the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Christopher Johnson assumed the roles of CEO and acting owner of the Jets.
2018: Overseeing Relocation of the U.S. Embassy
In 2018, Johnson oversaw the relocation of the United States Embassy in London to a new location in Nine Elms.
August 2019: Donation to Donald Trump's Campaign
By August 2019, Johnson had donated $1.5 million to Donald Trump's presidential campaigns and inaugural committee.
February 2020: Donations to Trump's Re-election Campaign and the RNC
In February 2020, Johnson gave $575,000 to a fundraising committee for Trump's 2020 re-election campaign, and $355,000 to the RNC.
May 2020: Donation to America First Action, Inc.
In May 2020, Johnson gave $1 million to America First Action, Inc., a pro-Trump super PAC.
2021: Resumption as Chairman
In 2021, Johnson resumed his role as chairman of the New York Jets.
2021: End of Ambassadorship
In 2021, Robert Wood Johnson IV's tenure as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom came to an end.
2021: Woody Johnson Resumes Position as Chairman
In 2021, after returning to the United States, Woody Johnson resumed his position as chairman of the Jets, with Christopher Johnson becoming vice-chairman.
March 2022: Bid to Purchase Chelsea F.C.
In March 2022, Johnson made a £2 billion bid to purchase London football club Chelsea F.C., but was no longer in contention by March 25.
2022: Bid for Chelsea F.C.
In 2022, Johnson made a £2 billion bid for Chelsea F.C. but later withdrew from the bidding process.
January 2023: Need for a Strong Quarterback Expressed
In January 2023, Johnson expressed the need for a strong quarterback to complement the Jets' defense.
April 24, 2023: Jets Finalizing Trade Deal for Aaron Rodgers
On April 24, 2023, it was reported that the Jets were finalizing a trade deal with the Green Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers.
2023: Donation to Super PAC Backing Trump's Campaign
In 2023, Johnson gave at least $1 million to a super PAC backing Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
2023: Pursuit of Aaron Rodgers
In 2023, Robert Wood Johnson IV pursued Aaron Rodgers, with the Jets finalizing a trade with the Green Bay Packers in April.
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