AFFORDABLE PLUMBING - Key Persons

David "Dave" Strayhorn represents Affordable Plumbing on the business/management side of the company. Dave holds an equal number of years experience as both a working manager, equipment operator, and worker engaged in the building/construction trade. Dave consistently dedicates himself to learning how to operate the company and manage company assets in a variety of different working environments while maintaining the highest standards for quality work and customer first service possible. Dave served in the U.S. Army and participated in both Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Dave completed his undergraduate work at Oklahoma State University and attended gradate school at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Clients often find Dave working in the field where he never misses an opportunity to meet with clients to discuss their projects while working to bring the company and each individual client together as partners who work as a team to ensure each project's success from start to finish.

Jim Walker was born in Hobart, Oklahoma and has been a "local boy" all of his life. 2. Jim served two years in the United States Coast Guard at Kodiak, Alaska. Jim trained for his career as a plumber at MidDel Technology Center (formerly MidDel VoTech) where he received recognition as Outstanding Adult Plumbing Student of the Year for his class. Jim has extensive experience in the building and plumbing trade that ranges from simple repairs to complex commercial projects under stringent production schedules Jim values craftsmanship in his trade. Unlike many plumbers today, Jim realizes that each home has its own distinct personality, which is why he never misses an opportunity to save an original fixture if he can. Jim also believes that a better educated client makes better decisions regarding his or her home or project. He strives to bridge the gap that often separates the layperson from the professional plumber by taking the extra time to explain to each individual client his or her specific needs while customizing his recommendations to make each project come together smoothly while minimizing stress for the client. Jim has, through the years, worked with several apprentices and students. Recently, one of his apprentices who was also a student at MidDel Technology Center placed first in the state competition for plumbing held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Another apprentice/student placed third in the same competition. Both apprentices/students continued on to pursue their own personal careers in the plumbing trade.