Tue, December 24, 2024
Byron Johnson tips hat to Texas Ranger Museum after 28 years
- In his tenure as museum director, Johnson has overseen its physical expansion, raised its international profile, strengthened its collections and research material and heightened its connections to today's Texas Rangers.
Byron Johnson, after serving as the executive director of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco for 17 years, has retired. His tenure saw significant growth in the museum's attendance, educational programs, and its endowment, which increased from $1 million to $10 million. Johnson, who started his career with the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1973, also worked as a Texas Ranger before taking on the museum role. His retirement was marked by a ceremony attended by notable figures including Texas Rangers, local officials, and community members. Johnson expressed his gratitude for the support he received and highlighted the museum's role in preserving the history of the Texas Rangers. The search for his successor is underway, with the museum's board aiming to continue the legacy of excellence Johnson established.
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