County Manager's Office

County Manager: Penny Postoak Ferguson

Penny Postoak Ferguson was appointed County Manager effective July 15, 2018.

Courthouse Project

The new Johnson County Courthouse is across Santa Fe Street north of the existing courthouse and west of Olathe City Hall.

County Leadership

The county manager is the chief administrative officer of Johnson County Government and is responsible for its executive functions.

Commercial Parties and Celebrations

Download and complete a permit application for a commercial party or celebration.

Assistant County Manager: Adam Norris

Adam Norris has more than 20 years of executive leadership and management experience in local government. Before he worked for Johnson County Government, he worked for more than five years in the roles of deputy city manager and assistant city manager for the City of Independence, Missouri.