Edward Johnston

Vice President of Research Operations Gas Technology Institute

As the Vice President of Research Operations, Edward (Eddie) Johnston drives cross-cutting activities and coordinates integrated responses to the natural gas industry’s most pressing needs. He oversees GTI’s entire research staff— leading efforts across unconventional supply, energy conversion, natural gas delivery, and end use market sectors with offerings at every phase of the technology development cycle, from concept to commercialization.

Johnston has comprehensive experience and a solid reputation in the industry. Prior to joining GTI in 2007, he worked for Atmos Energy Corporation for 15 years. Before Atmos, he worked hands-on in the off-shore oil industry with Rowan Companies.

Johnston earned a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University and graduated with honors from the University of Chicago with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.