Meet Kelly Jensen, the owner of LincTrack GPS Solutions.
Tell us a little about your business. – We provide vehicle tracking hardware and software for business owners and fleet managers. The biggest industry we serve is probably plumbing and HVAC companies. Our products give them the ability to look up the current location and position history of their fleet, receive speed and landmark alerts when driving, track job times, and enjoy other extensive reporting features. Installation is easy and can be done in under 10 minutes in most vehicles.
How did you get started in the business? – In 2011, I purchased the company, bringing it from St. Louis, MO to Nebraska. I’m very proud to be celebrating 10 years of LincTrack!
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – Sales staffing can be a challenge. We have to sift through the sand to find those long-term employees who are committed to our customer base.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – In the first year of purchasing the business, I also acquired two other wireless companies. This made us the biggest GPS/telematics distributor in the Midwest.
Tell us a little about your family. – I’m a single father with three adult children.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Deciding to become self employed.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – I love going out to the lake to boat and camp.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Loyal.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – Small business or start-up consulting. From my own experience of starting and selling businesses, I love the challenge that comes with it all. I really enjoy hearing people’s ideas. It’d be awesome to help them turn a dream into a reality.
What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? – Christian Heritage because foster kids deserve love and opportunity.
What is your favorite movie? – Dances with Wolves.
What is your favorite TV show? – Yellowstone.
What is your favorite local restaurant? – Blue Sushi.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – Donald Trump.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – (402) 314-0037; kelly@linctrack.com; linctrack.com.