Lonnie Johnson
Keynote Speaker: Founder & President of Johnson Research & Development; Inventor, Best Known for the Super Soaker Water Gun
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Lonnie Johnson Biography
Lonnie George Johnson is an inventor, aerospace engineer, and entrepreneur whose career encompasses military technology, space exploration, and consumer innovation. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in nuclear engineering from Tuskegee University, beginning a professional journey that led him from the U.S. Air Force to NASA laboratories. Trained as a nuclear engineer, Johnson worked as a research engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory before joining the U.S. Air Force, where he led the Space Nuclear Power Safety Section at the Air Force Weapons Laboratory. He was the first flight test engineer assigned by Strategic Air Command to the Stealth Bomber (B-2) at the SAC Test and Evaluation Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base.
At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Johnson served as a senior systems engineer for the Galileo mission to Jupiter and as a spacecraft engineer for the Mars Observer and Cassini mission to Saturn. He received the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal twice, and multiple awards from NASA. Johnson is widely recognized for inventing the "Super Soaker," a water gun powered by air pressure, which he developed after an experiment at home led to the creation of the toy's precursor.
Johnson established his own engineering firm and licensed the "Super Soaker" to Larami Corp., resulting in more than $200 million in sales within two years and making it the top-selling toy in the United States. Since its debut, hundreds of millions of Super Soakers have been sold, and the water gun was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Johnson's patents also underpin the Nerf N-Strike product line. He received a $73 million settlement from Hasbro after pursuing additional royalty payments.
Johnson holds more than 100 U.S. patents and is the founder of Johnson Research and Development Co. Inc., an Atlanta-based company that has launched additional ventures, including Johnson Energy Storage and JTEC Energy Inc. His research in clean energy includes the Johnson Thermoelectric Energy Converter, recognized by Popular Mechanics as a world-changing invention. Johnson was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and was the first African American to be inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame.
In addition to his inventions, Johnson advocates for STEM education through the Johnson STEM Activity Center, which introduces students from diverse and underserved communities to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a keynote speaker, Johnson addresses topics such as innovation, engineering, robotics, technology, space, entrepreneurship, and Black heritage. His life story, from building toys as a child in Mobile, Alabama, to pioneering advancements in clean energy and consumer products, positions him as a leading voice in American innovation and STEM advocacy.
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Lonnie Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inventors, Innovation, Engineering, Robotics, Technology, Space, Veterans, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Black Heritage, Military and Inspirational.
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Lonnie Johnson generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Lonnie Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inventors, Innovation and Engineering. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lonnie Johnson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Lonnie Johnson generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Simone Giertz and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lonnie Johnson for an upcoming event.
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Dr. Lonnie Johnson is a national treasure! He was so generous with his time and shared his life stories and his main theme of perseverance! We are so honored he spent time at Keysight.
Keysight Technologies - Apr 16 2025 -
Lonnie Johnson did a fantastic job! The teachers at the virtual summit absolutely loved him! His message was just what our teachers needed to hear. Thank you!!
Carly and Adam, LLC - Aug 06 2024
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How do I book Lonnie Johnson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lonnie Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lonnie Johnson, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lonnie Johnson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lonnie Johnson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lonnie Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lonnie Johnson are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lonnie Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lonnie Johnson speak about?
Lonnie Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inventors, Innovation, Engineering, Robotics, Technology, Space, Veterans, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Black Heritage, Military and Inspirational. -
Where does Lonnie Johnson travel from?
Lonnie Johnson generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lonnie Johnson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lonnie Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lonnie Johnson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lonnie Johnson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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