KSS July Edition eKourier 2025

WHO’S WHO

10 QUESTIONS... With Shaun Young - Coorparoo Manager, QLD

What does Kennards mean to you? To me Kennards is more than just a job. It’s an exciting adventure that is different every day as you never know what you are walking into. What is your favourite meal to cook? I don’t really have a favourite meal to cook. I love cooking and am currently trying out different Polish recipes that my Mum and Grandad made for us as kids. I also really enjoy teaching my kids to cook when they are interested. What activities do you enjoy doing with your Family? We enjoy fishing and camping when we can. I also enjoy watching movies with them or playing Fortnite.

To sum up KSS in one word? Exciting.

Shaun on holiday, cruising with his two sons Jayden (left) and Wyatt (right)

What year did you start your journey with KSS? I started my journey with Kennards October 2015 I was hired as the Part Time Assistant Manager at Yeerongpilly. What was your occupation before joining KSS? I was a Taxi Driver before starting with Kennards. Before that I worked for Red Rooster for almost 12 years before being made redundant. What do you enjoy most about working at KSS? I enjoy the amazing people that I work with and see daily, whether it is the team or customers. I also enjoy the freedom we have within the company. If you had to make one improve- ment/change to your centre, what would it be? A pop up “Kennards Café”. Our customers are always asking for a Kennards Coffee.

Name a person who has inspired you both professionally and personally? My Grandfather. He was one of the hardest workers I’ve ever known. He taught me to respect everyone and to work hard in life. What has been your greatest challenge with your role at KSS? The greatest challenge with my role in KSS was the 2022 floods. I was at Fortitude Valley at the time, and we had 87 storage units affected by the floods. It was amazing to watch everyone from Sydney and Brisbane band together. What really surprised me was the customer reactions. Not one customer blamed us for what had happened and the appreciation they showed for how much we truly cared about the situation. It was very difficult to watch them going through their things and throwing away photos and personal items.

Shaun's son Jayden at Somerset Dam

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