James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service business set up in Modesto, Ca. James Smith obtained the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention and "urgent response" dryer and vent maintenance, repair, upgrade and alterations. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard helps keep dryers operating properly to minimize the risk of dryer fires and minimize energy costs. Before being a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Smith was employed with DHE Trucking Co. Through his 11 years as a truck driver, James was given a number of safety distinctions and an excellence award. James Smith takes tremendous gratification in his work. He has gone the extra mile to further his education by becoming CSIA Certified (contractor license # 943017) in dryer exhaust services.