District Governor Johnny Ahern's Official Visit!

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15 Jan. 2026 |
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Weston & Wayland
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ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
Johnny is a native of Lowell, MA and completed two combat tours (Kuwait and Iraq) in the United States Army during his ten years of active-duty service. After completing his military service, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies Specialization from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the world’s only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students.
In late 2017, Johnny returned to Massachusetts to open the first Aroma Joe’s franchise in the state along with his business partners, Kevin Ahern and Brad Pacheco. The trio opened their second location in Tewksbury in July of 2021 and are looking forward to expanding the company throughout North Central Massachusetts.
Since joining Rotary, Johnny was selected as the Rotarian of the Year (2019-2020) in this home club of Leominster, he was awarded the Helen Hill Patriotic Award from the City of Leominster (2020) and received a Distinguished Young Professional Award from the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce (2022). In addition to his role as club president, he is also a member of the District Public Image Committee, member of the District Rotary Day of Service Committee, member of the Rotary Fellowship of Military Veterans, and member of the Rotary LGBT+ Fellowship.
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