Kevin Johnson was born in Perth, Western Australia during World War II to a middle class educated family. He was introduced to flying at a very young age. He loved sport and excelled in many. He represented the state in archery, cricket and baseball. He had a career in major real estate initially in sales, became qualified and moved on to property development, subdivision and city/commercial valuation consultancy.

He was a professional witness in courts on many occasions and advised both local and state governments on property matters. He became captain and later president of a major golf club, also board member and president of valuation institute WA. He served as power captain of sailing club. Now retired, he has time to write the many novels roaming around inside his head.