Kellie Johnson was working as a counselor when she and her husband Craig decided to purchase Wayne’s Body Shop in 2001. Kellie made the decision to take a leave of absence from her counseling position in 2007. Shortly after taking the leave of absence, her husband, Craig, asked her to consider the position of Marketing Director. Kellie loved the position and never returned to her counseling position. Since taking over marketing, Kellie has established many relationships and credibility in the insurance community. Wayne’s Body Shop is a cutting edge, collision repair facility. They are one of only a few body shops in the nation that implements a “Through Put System” using Lean Six Sigma.
Tell me a little about your family. - I’ve been married to Craig for 22 years. He is my best friend. My son, Reed is a freshman at Waverly High School. My daughter, Payton, is an eighth grader at Waverly Middle School.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - Changing careers from counseling to marketing was a huge turning point for me. It has allowed me the freedom and flexibility to spend more time with my family.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - I like to ride my motorcycle, bowl, completing one of my stained glass pieces.
What are you the most proud of? - I am so incredibly proud of my kids. They are both very caring and aware of others’ feelings and needs.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - From the time I was very young, my grandfather has preached the necessity of respecting others. He taught me that you don’t have to like everyone, but you do have to treat them with respect. It has served me well in the counseling profession, owning a business and in parenting my own children.
What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish? - I want to bowl a perfect 300 game!
How would your friends describe you? - My friends would describe me as a very social, talkative and loving to have a great time.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - I love decorating and designing jewelry.
Which talent would you most like to have? - I would love to have a great voice. I love to sing, but can’t carry a tune!
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? - I wish I was as confident when I was younger as I am now. It’s amazing how we tend to grow into our skin as we age.
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - I just finished reading The Lucky One by Nicolas Sparks. It was great!
What is your favorite movie? - It’s a toss up between Bill Durham and Sweet Home Alabama.
What is your favorite TV show? - Sons of Anarchy.
What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant? - I love J.T.K. in the Haymarket!
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - There is a very “outside of the box” motivational speaker and advertising guru that fascinates me-Seth Godin. I would love to have dinner with him. He’s not afraid to be different or to express his opinions.
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