James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service company established in Modesto, Ca. James Smith secured the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire protection and "urgent response" tumble dryer and vent upkeep, repair, upgrade and alterations. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard helps keep dryers performing correctly to minimize the risk of dryer fires and cut down energy costs. Until being 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 acquired numerous safety citations and an excellence award. James Smith takes tremendous pride in his job. He has gone the extra mile to enhance his education by becoming CSIA Certified (contractor license # 943017) in dryer exhaust services.