Meet Ann

Ann Johnson Stewart

I’m Ann Johnson Stewart. I’m a civil engineer, a small business owner, and a teacher. For over 30 years, my career has been defined by a single, unyielding standard: structural and communal integrity. Whether I was founding my own engineering firm here in Minnesota, teaching the next generation of designers at the University of Minnesota, or raising my four children in the West Metro, I’ve always believed that you cannot build a future for people on a shaky foundation.

I didn’t go to St. Paul to join the partisan fray; I went there to provide the technical oversight that our state’s multi-billion-dollar projects desperately need. My approach is rooted in what a community can do for one another when we actually look out for our neighbors. As a wife, mother, stepmom, and grandma, I have spent over 25 years in our Minnetonka community, where our four children attended Wayzata public schools and where I remain an active member of our local church.

My work isn’t about abstract policy—it’s about making life better for the neighbors we see at the grocery store and all the families across Minnesota. In the Senate, I ensure the physics of our infrastructure serves real people, striving for progress over performance. We’re building a Minnesota that lasts.

Growing up, my parents were both teachers, so I learned very early about the value of education. The lessons they taught me are why I’m passionate about making sure that all of our students have access to a world-class education that will prepare them to be active participants in our democracy and for whatever career they may choose to pursue. Thanks to our strong public schools, I was able to take my talents in math and science to pursue a career in engineering.

My commitment to serving others is deeply rooted in who I am. Today we are seeing fundamental rights being threatened and taken away. No woman in Minnesota should have politicians intruding on their private healthcare decisions, and no mother should have their government deciding how they should start or raise a family. Fighting for reproductive healthcare has long been a part of my story. On top of being a co-founder of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus at the Minnesota Senate, I have volunteered as a clinic escort to make sure that individuals seeking access to reproductive care have the support they needed, and have served on the Board of Pro-Choice Minnesota/NARAL.
Professionally, I’m a civil engineer, so I help design and build the infrastructure projects that we all depend on every day. 28 years ago, I started a business where I helped make sure that public works projects were done on time, on budget, and were built to specification. I grew my business from nothing to a staff of 40 that managed hundreds of millions of dollars of infrastructure projects. I’m proud of not just the projects we helped build for the public, but also the job opportunities that we created for veterans, workers from historically excluded populations, and people wishing to change careers. I have the experience and know-how to deliver sustainable infrastructure for the future, and support projects to improve our roads, bridges and communities.

Professional Credentials & Authority

An Engineer by Trade

Ann’s LinkedIn Profile Showcasing Her 30+ Years as a Business Owner

Legislative Record

Ann’s Minnesota State Senate Member Bio

Ann’s Legislative Record Showcasing Her Authored Infrastructure Bills

Expertise in Action

Ann Begins Speaking at the 4:16 Mark in the Video Above