Jessie Johnson
CURRENT ROLE
I worked for Platte River Radio for 19 years, from sales to General Manager. Flood Communications purchased us in 2021 and I am currently the GM of Kearney and VP NCN Tri Cities. My favorite part of the job is watching people and businesses succeed.
GIVING BACK
I am the current Chair Elect on the Nebraska Broadcasters executive committee, I enjoy all that I do there helping our great industry. I also active in the Kearney Chamber as an Envoy and Co -Chair for the The Friend of Kearney Committee. I am also a very [proud member of the Resource committee for our area CASA.
FAMILY & FUN
I am married to my husband Josh and we have 4 kids, 3 boys and 1 girl.
I enjoy anything that means I get to spend time with my kids, my 2 youngest are HS Wrestlers and I love watching them compete. I also love a good weekend at our lake house or on the boat.
Fun Fact
When I was growing up I wanted to be lawyer. (Mostly because I was 1 of 5 children, and the middle child, I was the “negotiator” and enjoyed a good argument.
Favorite Bands/Musicians: I love music, that speaks to the soul. But if I have to pick Reba and Ashley McBride
Favorite Movie: Tombstone, Steel Magnolias
Favorite Authors: Tim Tebow, Christina Baker Kline
Favorite Business Books: Orphan Train, Shaken
Favorite Teams: Huskers and The Denver Broncos