10/23/2026
It is with saddened hearts that we have lost 3 wonderful lives this week. These 3 amazing people are what led me to where I am today. Their love, support and encouragement could never be repaid. Jack Miller my amazing business partner that retired in 2019 taught me all I know about business. Jack was actually the Industry President of Southeast Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association in 1981. His wonderful wife Mary Miller who would come in and work with me when he was out doing job bids. She had an amazing spirit that can never be replaced. They both let us in their lives and treated us like family. Lee Lemke, when I started out in this business I knew nothing at all back in 2000 and Lee took me under his wing....not only did he teach me most of what I know about Fireplaces but he even fed my kids and I numerous times. Lee was also the maker of all our Chimney Caps he was an amazing guy with a wonderful laugh. He will be greatly missed. If you have time go and watch my previous post or check out our website [email protected] and watch a video of Jack Miller.