James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service company founded in Modesto, Ca. James Smith obtained the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard concentrates on dryer fire avoidance and "urgent response" clothes dryer and vent servicing, repair, replacement and alterations. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard helps keep dryers working efficiently to avoid dryer fires and reduce energy costs. Until becoming a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Smith was an employee for DHE Trucking Co. During his 11 years as a truck driver, James received a number of safety citations and an excellence award. James Smith takes amazing 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.