Aaron M. “AJ” Johnston

Vice President

AJ has a wealth of experience advising on the interconnection of government affairs, communications and political strategy. Most recently, he served as the Senior Manager for Government Affairs at Arconic Corporation, where he led initiatives on public policy, community engagement and sustainability. Before that, he worked as Political Director at ColdSpark Media, playing a pivotal role in Pennsylvania senate and house races and leading successful issue-advocacy campaigns. His leadership roles are backed by experience serving as a campaign manager for Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania’s 14th District, the director of advance for Tom Smith’s state senate campaign and as a strategic contributor to other PA senate and house campaigns.

Earlier in his career, AJ was the drummer for a nationally touring and recording band, giving him a deep familiarity with event production and outreach. He is fluent in Arabic.

Education

  • Slippery Rock University, B.A.

Powerful partnerships. Standout solutions.

Aaron M. “AJ” Johnston
Vice President
aj.johnston@gslconsulting.com
  • Lititz
  • Phone: 717.547.8212
  • Fax: 610.988.0842
Areas of Focus
Practice
  • Government Consulting

AJ has a wealth of experience advising on the interconnection of government affairs, communications and political strategy. Most recently, he served as the Senior Manager for Government Affairs at Arconic Corporation, where he led initiatives on public policy, community engagement and sustainability. Before that, he worked as Political Director at ColdSpark Media, playing a pivotal role in Pennsylvania senate and house races and leading successful issue-advocacy campaigns. His leadership roles are backed by experience serving as a campaign manager for Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania’s 14th District, the director of advance for Tom Smith’s state senate campaign and as a strategic contributor to other PA senate and house campaigns.

Earlier in his career, AJ was the drummer for a nationally touring and recording band, giving him a deep familiarity with event production and outreach. He is fluent in Arabic.

Education

  • Slippery Rock University, B.A.
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