A College President on Leading With Integrity and Clear Communication
By Pam Fultz, M.S., APR
September 2025
Dr. Steven Johnson is well-known on campus for his candor and sense of humor. As the president and CEO of Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, he must build and maintain trust with various stakeholders.
During Johnson’s 20-year tenure, the college has seen exceptional growth in student success rates, demonstrating his expertise in communication. Like customers of all businesses and organizations, Johnson’s audiences expect honesty and integrity from him and Sinclair.
In an interview with Johnson, I discussed his views on the significance of transparent and ethical communication.
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Pam Fultz, M.S., APR
Pam Fultz, M.S., APR, is senior community relations manager of Vi at Bentley Village, a retirement community in Naples, Fla. She also is an adjunct instructor for the University of Florida. She holds a Master of Science degree in corporate and organizational communications from Northeastern University in Boston, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She is past president of PRSA’s Gulf Coast Chapter.
