James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service business set up in Modesto, Ca. James Smith secured the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard provides services for dryer fire avoidance and "urgent response" clothes dryer and vent routine maintenance, repair, replacement and modifications. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard helps keep dryers functioning effectively to defend against dryer fires and lower energy costs. Until becoming a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Smith was an employee for DHE Trucking Co. During the course of his 11 years as a truck driver, James was presented multiple safety citations and an excellence award. James Smith takes excellent gratification in his work. He has gone the extra mile to advance his education by becoming CSIA Certified (contractor license # 943017) in dryer exhaust services.