5 Questions With John Kehr, Sengistix Operations Director

John Kehr is the Operations Director at Sengistix, a company that provides assistive technology to people in need of supports. Before transitioning to Sengistix, John was a Special Project Director for Dungarvin’s Central Region. He’s been in the disability services field for a long time, starting as a Direct Support Professional while attending college and, later, becoming a behavioral analyst. He also held a variety of leadership roles for residential services providers earlier in his career.

What do you like most about your job?

While Sengistix is a technology company, I still get to work with individuals and teams, helping to make someone’s life easier.

What characteristic, or adjective, would people use to describe you?

Steadfast, if not stubborn!

How did the place where you grew up shape who you are today?

Blue Earth, Minnesota, is where I grew up. They had a great special education program at the time that integrated several lifetime friends into our classrooms, football fields and wrestling rooms.

What do you like to do for fun?

Seasonal outdoor activities include flyfishing, hunting and golf. I enjoy watching local sports teams and follow college wrestling. My wife and I enjoy seeing folk and bluegrass music concerts and events.

Who are your heroes in life and why?

My mom, who was always graceful, and led a life of faith with courage and conviction. Also, early in my career, I had the fortune of working with leaders who I admired and aspired to be like.