Johnson established SWGSB as a national leader in banking education. An excellent innovator and administrator, he established a board of trustees to formally oversee the school and grew programs to meet the educational needs of a dynamic financial marketplace. The Richard B. Johnson Center for Economic Studies was established at SMU in Johnson’s honor, focusing on research into economic issues.
Under its present leadership, SWGSB continues to evolve its offerings and expand the national status of programs including the SW Graduate School of Banking, the Commercial Lending School in partnership with the Texas Banking Association, the National Certified Community Bank Director’s Program, and the SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors.
SWGSB recognizes exceptional leaders through its two highest honors: the Distinguished Service Award and the Distinguished Alumnus Award. These awards celebrate supporters and graduates whose leadership has strengthened banking, their communities, and SWGSB itself.
