Johnnie Matranga has been water skiing since 1952 and an American Water Ski Association supporter since 1955. He has contributed as an extremely hard worker, driver, judge, coach, ambassador and talented competitor. He was a senior driver for 15 years and regular judge for 25 years. He developed and ran the popular water ski classes at the CSUS Aquatic Center that now teachs all kinds of water sports and a summer camp for children.