HERBERT JOHNSON earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering--and later a master's degree in geotechnical engineering--from Mississippi State University. He is the president and founder of HVJ Associates, Inc., a specialty civil engineering firm with offices throughout Texas. The company, under his leadership, has received many awards, including twice being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of Inc. 500's fastest growing companies, and receiving the PSMJ prestigious Circle of Excellence Award.
