Larry Johnson

Term of Office: May 2021 - May 2023

Larry Johnson has been a resident of Copper Canyon for 26 years. He lives on a 20-acre farm in the southern part of the town. He has been actively involved in our town, serving two terms on the Town Council and one term as the Mayor (2000-2005).

Since 2019, Larry has served as the Chairman of the Board of Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse chain (57 locations and 4,500 employees). He served as the CEO of Fogo from 2007-2018. During his tenure as CEO and Chairman, he took the company public in 2015 and has led the company in its growth and recognition as a leading brand in the restaurant industry.

Larry served as an associate and partner in Baker McKenzie Law Firm (one of the largest global law firms) from 1978-2007. He practiced corporate/international law in the firm's offices in Chicago, Rio de Janeiro and Dallas. He opened the firm's office in Dallas in 1986. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Illinois.

Larry received his B.A. Degree from Arizona State University and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.