Dr. Johansson is the Director of Economics and Policy Analysis for the American Sugar Alliance, the national coalition of sugarbeet and sugarcane growers, processors, and refiners.  Previously, Dr. Johansson served as the Chief Economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was responsible for advising the Secretary of Agriculture on programs, regulations, and legislative proposals.  Dr. Johansson served as the Chairman of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board of Directors and the G20 Agricultural Market Information System. He was also responsible for establishing the Farm Production and Conservation (or FPAC) mission area. Dr. Johansson has also held senior positions at the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Office, and at the White House.