Steven Johnson was born and raised on a cattle and grain farm near Assaria, Kansas. After graduating from Southeast Saline High School, he earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University, where he was elected Student Body President and graduated with honors.

Steven began his professional career in the financial services industry while continuing to work on the family farm. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, with a concentration in finance and business policy.

Steven’s financial education and experience was a valuable tool when he led the development of an asset allocation software program at Ameriprise. Financial issues during the economic downturn of 2008-09 were a catalyst in his decision to enter public service. Steven ran for the state legislature and was elected in 2010. His experience in the financial sector provided him the opportunity to serve as a member of the Kansas House Appropriations Committee and as Chairman of both the Tax and Insurance and Pensions Committees.

Steven continues to farm wheat, soybeans, corn, and milo on his family’s land. He is a dedicated member of the Assaria Lutheran Church, where he serves on the finance committee. In his free time, he volunteers by offering investment guidance to nonprofit organizations.

Steven was elected the state’s 42nd state treasurer in 2022. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. Steven currently serves on the National Association of State Treasurers Board of Directors and is Vice-Chair of the College Savings Plan Network. As State Treasurer, Steven is committed to serving Kansas as both a reliable banker for state funds and a responsible fiduciary of invested dollars.