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Meet Our Staff:

Chad Johnson, Owner

Chad is a native of Butler County KY, where he grew up helping a legend in the business, his late father Dewayne Johnson of Dewayne’s Auto Body & Wrecker Service. He learned the trades of the wrecker and auto body business by the time he was 16 and was running his own wrecker. He attended Bowling Green Vocational School for auto body work after graduating from Butler County High School. He opened his own wrecker and body shop in 2004. Chad volunteered his time on the Butler County Rescue Squad for 16 years and was also a bus driver for the Butler County School District for 7 years. Chad’s other passion is in life is farming. He currently farms 2500+ acres of corn and soy beans and has over 100 head of cattle.  

Jeff Chaney, Administrative Assistant


Jeff Chaney has been a key part of our team for over 5 years now. He is certainly no stranger to Butler County and the residents of this great county. He joins us after an early retirement from the Butler County EMS as a paramedic of 15 years. Jeff will greet you on the phone and get your appointment scheduled, or send a wrecker to rescue you, and quote any tire needs you may have. He will communicate the mechanics findings and be your liaison of communication for all of your automobile needs.

Johnny Brooks, Master Mechanic, Towing & Recovery


Johnny is also a Butler County Native and graduate BCHS. He has 15 years of extensive Honda and Nissan factory training experience. He maintains 10 years of ASE certificates and continued education in the automotive industry. Johnny has volunteered and served as past Chief of the Butler County Rescue Squad for 5 years. He considered serving the people of Butler County as a priority.

Anthony Perrin, Towing & Recovery


Anthony works as of one of our Towing & Recovery, and mechanic part time as well. He is a Butler County Native graduating from the Butler County High School in 1999. Currently employed with the Chad Johnson Farms, LLC, Anthony has extensive knowledge for mechanics of small automobile's to large machinery, tractor trailers, and diesel truck repair's.  

RIP to our Marli Johnson, The Boss


Marli would over see the day to day operation at Chad's Body Shop & Wrecker Service, LLC, making sure that each customer had an enjoyable experience and received the best in customer care! She thoroughly enjoyed the many treats and bones that our customers and distributors would bring her. Marli lost her battle with a tumor in 2020. She will be missed by so so many.   

Lyla Johsnon, The New BOSS!


Lyla came into our lives after the heart breaking loss of Marli. Lyla is here at the shop daily to entertain and fill the hearts of our customers while they wait for the repairs of their vehicles. She is a brindle boxer and has plenty of energy and love to give to everyone.

Why us?

Chad's Body Shop and Wrecker Service, LLC., has an automotive staff with over 50 years of expertise in the industry. We utilize state of the art equipment, tools and technology to maximize your automotive needs.


At Chad's Body Shop & Wrecker Service, LLC, we are focused on providing exceptional and affordable automotive services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

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