07/22/2026
Meet Dean Johnson - Operations Manager.
Dean has spent more than four decades building a career in the towing industry. His journey began in the early 1980s when he started working for his father, Ronnie Johnson, at Johnson's Wrecker Service in San Mateo, FL. Growing up in the family business gave Dean firsthand experience in every aspect of the towing and recovery industry.
During that time, Dean also served in the U.S. Army Reserve. In 1994, he entered active-duty military service and was stationed near Fort Meade, Maryland. While serving, he also worked for Rennie & Clark Towing, where he further expanded his expertise in the towing industry. Dean completed his military service in 1999, bringing with him valuable leadership.
After returning home to San Mateo, Dean joined his brother, Donald Johnson, in starting Johnson's Towing & Recovery on January 1, 2000. As the company grew, Donald relied heavily on Dean's dedication and industry knowledge. Dean played an instrumental role in building the company's operations and helping lay the foundation for its long-term success.
Today, Dean serves as the Operations Manager and is widely recognized as the backbone of Johnson's Towing & Recovery. Recently, Dean transitioned to a part-time role, giving him more opportunities to enjoy life outside of work. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys traveling for turkey hunting adventures and spending time saltwater fishing. Dean proudly embraces his role as "Papa," and enjoys keeping his lawn in immaculate condition.
Whether at work or at home, Dean approaches everything he does with the same dedication, pride, and attention to detail that have defined his career.
