Member Spotlight- Dacus Autobody & Collision Repair
At Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair, located at 2088 E. South Front Street, a deep commitment to excellence drives every repair. As a family-owned business, co-owners Kena and Chris Dacus have built their reputation on restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition with unmatched precision, safety, and service.
Dacus Auto Body is more than your average repair shop. It is an I-CAR Gold Class® repair facility—a distinction earned by only 20% of collision shops nationwide. The shop is also OEM-certified by 16 major vehicle manufacturers, including GM, Ford, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Toyota, with a 17th certification currently in the works.
“The biggest updates for us lately,” said Kena Dacus, “is that we’ve been focusing a lot on manufacturers certification. Folks from those manufacturers have come to our facility. They’ve audited all of our equipment and our training to make sure that we are fixing cars to their standards. It’s not something you see at every shop.”
The repair process at Dacus is methodical and transparent. It begins in the repair plan bay with a complete damage assessment and vehicle disassembly. All findings—including hidden damage and impact to electrical or safety systems—are documented with photos. A detailed repair plan is then created and shared with both the client and their insurance company. Once insurance approval is secured, the necessary parts are ordered, and the vehicle is carefully repaired using state-of-the-art equipment. From high-tech frame repair systems to a paint booth that reaches 200º for a factory-level finish, every step reflects the Dacus team’s pursuit of perfection.
Kena’s leadership in the industry underscores the shop’s dedication to staying current. “I recently just ended my tenure as President of the Kansas Auto Body Association,” she shared. “I chose not to run again because I was actually elected to a national board association for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists.” This involvement allows the Dacus team to stay closely connected with manufacturers and industry innovations, benefitting every customer that walks through their doors. Having an accident is stressful—but getting your vehicle repaired doesn’t have to be. At Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair, you’ll find a team committed to getting you safely back on the road with quality, care, and confidence. For more information, visit dacusauto.com or call 620-241-6054. To see photos from Chamber Connections hosted by Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair go here.