I am Kellen Blackburn who is 25 years young, I was born and raised here in Traverse City Michigan, I graduated from Traverse City West in 2016, I guess you could say I am a true native, I love all kinds of sports and being involved in the community, I love to dance, sing, and be as weird as can be with friends and family all around me!
Q: Please tell us about yourself.
I am a sales consultant for Rightway Automotive in Chums corner, I also teach dance for the Charity Arts for All, working with people with all abilities! I have danced for swingshift and the stars raising money for charities all around our community, I am also involved with softball with Grand Traverse Social Sports located down town.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Being a sales consultant for Rightway Automotive is one of my favorite things about me, I get to help people who have gone through a rough patch in their lives start to rebuild by getting something that is safe and reliable for them to restart with a solid foundation! It’s has allowed me to apply a wonderful ministry to my business and help me grow as a human and a sales man!
Q: What is your favorite book?
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Q: What are some of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Firefly, Poppycocks, Sorlina’s, and Harrington’s by the Bay
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? What brought you to Grand Traverse County?
I was born and raised here so I have been lived here for all 25 years of my life
Q: What advice would you give to people who want to visit our community?
Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask anyone about anything, everyone is willing to be as helpful as can be, and don’t hesitate to see the sights!
Q: If you could choose anyone today with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you all meet?
I would choose my favorite comedian Jim Carrey just to dig into his brain about his comedic career, I would take him to firefly to share a plate of sushi with a wonderful view.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Everything is community oriented, when it comes charities and anything else the community is willing to get down and dirty an help in anyway!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am a hopeless romantic, I love making everyone smile in all acts of love and being as spontaneous as possible!
Q: Which yearly event in Grand Traverse County do you enjoy best?
The cherry ball drop, that is where I got together with the love of my life
Q: What is your favorite season in Northern Michigan? And what is your favorite activity to do in that season?
Favorite season is fall because of all the colors, favorite activity to do is softball and football it’s my season to be active with out it being to hot or too cold.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, sanctuary, faith












