Cumberland County Schools -

The Cumberland County Board of Education has approved Matthew Johnson as the new Executive Director of Operations for Cumberland County Schools (CCS), following a recommendation by Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy. 

Johnson brings more than 13 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities and operations within North Carolina public school systems. Known for his expertise in directing large-scale capital projects, managing multi-million-dollar budgets and maintaining safe, efficient learning environments, Johnson has a proven record of strategic operational excellence.

He currently serves as the Senior Project Manager for Johnston County Public Schools, where he oversees capital planning, facilities construction and long-term infrastructure initiatives across the district. 

Prior to his current position, Johnson held multiple leadership roles with Johnston County Public Schools, including Project Manager, Building Maintenance Supervisor, District Road Warrior Foreman and General Services Foreman. Earlier in his career, he worked for Cleveland County Schools as a Lead Carpenter and Landscaping Supervisor, gaining hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, carpentry and grounds management. 

Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Church Education from Piedmont International University in Winston-Salem, NC. His areas of expertise include capital project management, ADA compliance, risk mitigation, strategic operations, stakeholder engagement and team leadership.

Throughout his career, Johnson has been recognized for building strong partnerships with boards of education, community stakeholders and contractors to deliver sustainable facilities strategies that support student success.