Mrs. Brenda J. Johnson hails from a small farming community in Northern Illinois and has made Peoria, Illinois her home for over 35 years. She raised a daughter and has three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. For more than 16 years, Mrs. Johnson owned and operated one of Central Illinois' most renowned jewelry and gift establishments, Johnson Fine Jewelry, Bridal & Gifts. Together with her husband, Dr. Norman R. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson founded Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH). The combination of Dr. and Mrs. Johnson's business expertise and their common sense are the driving force behind ACH's unprecedented success in the correctional healthcare industry. As principals of ACH and generous philanthropists, the Johnson’s are pleased to be able to take care of the undeserved in correctional settings and the underprivileged in their community.