R. C. Johnson

Who is R. C. Johnson?

Robert Carroll "R.C." Johnson is the former athletic director at the University of Memphis. He came to Memphis in 1995 from his previous position as athletic director at Temple University. Prior to that, he was Athletic Director for the RedHawks of Miami University, after serving as AD at Eastern Illinois University.

In November 2009, his contract was extended to run through June, 2013.

In November 2011, Johnson announced his plans to leave the athletic director's position on June 30, 2012. He will be paid beyond that date as per his contract extension.