The Shop: Lane Griffin of Laney's Collision Center - BodyShop Business

The Shop: Lane Griffin of Laney’s Collision Center

Lane Griffin
Vice President of Operations
Laney’s Collision Center, El Dorado, Ark.


Skoal or Copenhagen?

Copenhagen.

What is the most common misconception about Arkansas?
Probably that we’re backwoods, down home and out of touch with the real world. As a whole, we’re really not behind on the advancements in technology.

Are you proud that PGA golfer John Daly is from Arkansas?

That’s okay. I’m not really a big golfer. I’ve never seen him around. We’re kind of located in the middle of nowhere.

What’s with your camouflaged phone clip?

That’s just me, man. I enjoy the outdoors.

Are a big-time hunter?

I like to duck hunt a lot. We’ve had several good duck hunting trips.

Do you watch that new reality show, “Duck Dynasty?”

I’ve seen it a time or two, but I’m not going to say I watch it. The father on the show, Phil, taught my mother in high school back when he was a teacher.

Are you a Razorbacks fan?

Not this year. They didn’t do well at all. I don’t keep up with them that much. It’s something to do when there’s nothing else to do. If I don’t watch the game, that’s okay.

How did you celebrate New Year’s?

We had steak for dinner and were in bed by 9:30. I was going to celebrate with a duck hunt but it was raining. I guess I’m getting old because I didn’t want to get out there in the rain.

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