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Get To Know These Friendly Faces
When you’re deciding where to spend your hard-earned money and who to invite into your home, you want to know as much as you can about the people you’re trusting. So, let us introduce ourselves!
Meet the Owners & Founders: Tom & Karen Wright
Tom and Karen started this business over 25 years ago in their kitchen, while Karen ran the books and Tom cleaned chimneys. Before they started Wright’s Hearth Heat and Home, Tom was in the United States Navy for 4 years. Tom and Karen were married right after high school and have been happily married for over 40 years. Tom and Karen have 2 sons and 5 grandchildren with whom they love spending time. In their free time they enjoy traveling, golfing, reading books and spending time with each other.
Josh Wright
Owner Operator & NFI Certified Crew Leader
Josh, Tom and Karen’s oldest son, started working over the summers at Wright’s when he was 12 years old. In 2004, he became part owner in the business and today he oversees the chimney crews for wood/solid fuel installations, chimney sweeping and repairs. Josh is instrumental in research and development for the family business. In his free time, Josh enjoys researching different business tactics, fishing, spending time with his wife and three children.
Levi Wright
Levi Wright gas technician and owner
Levi, Tom and Karen’s youngest son, started full time here at Wright’s after he graduated high school in 2005. He became part owner in the company in 2007 and earned his North Carolina gas piping license in 2009. Levi handles all of the gas installations for Wright’s, as well as overseeing the gas service division. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, spending time with his wife, and two children, as well as playing golf.
These friendly faces are at your service, Monday through Saturday. To schedule an appointment, simply call 828-687-9002 or request an appointment online!
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