KIDS Company Founders

Mick Johnson, Founder:
     Mick is a lifelong resident of New Richmond; a graduate of New Richmond High School,  is a retired Police Officer of New Richmond and is a substitute teacher in the New Richmond School District.  Mick has two sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren.  He is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire.  Mick created KIDS Company in 1998.


Ron Gafner, Founder:
     Ron is the Manager at Super Valu in Osceola.  Ron helped to create KIDS Company in 1998.  Ron attended UW-Rice Lake.  Ron and his wife Norma have 1 son, 2 Stepsons, and 2 stepdaughters.  Ron is the director of the Children’s Safety Fair held at County Market.  Ron was a member of the Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Coalition.  Ron was a Little League coach and sponsor.  In Ladysmith, he was the Community League basketball coach.  He is in the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce.