Glen W. Johnson


In his role as Market Leader, Glen Johnson works closely with business owners and family office executives to help them address their goals and challenges. Glen is part of the leadership team at FOX and leads all aspects of the member experience for family and family office Councils. FOX Councils meet twice a year and provide members with opportunities to learn from and share ideas with highly accomplished and hard-to-find peers in a confidential environment.

Glen has over 30 years of experience working with business owners and executives, first as an attorney and then as a wealth advisor, eventually founding Mirador Family Wealth Advisors – the multi-family office for Fifth Third Bank. He has worked with business owners and executives across all stages of their business life cycle including business succession.  Glen writes and speaks nationally focusing on family and business governance and the unique challenges faced during the sale and transition of closely held businesses. 

Glen earned a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI and a Juris Doctorate degree from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI. 

Glen is a passionate supporter of cultural organizations and groups seeking to enhance the lives of youth.  He has served as a board member and advisor of various local and regional boards including The Michigan Theatre, Meijer Gardens Sculpture Park, The Boys and Girls Club of Detroit, and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. 

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Market Leader, Business Owners and Family Office Executives