James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service company set up in Modesto, Ca. James Smith obtained the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard concentrates on dryer fire protection and "urgent response" dryer and vent routine maintenance, repair, replacement and modifications. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard keeps dryers performing effectively to avoid dryer fires and minimize energy costs. Before being a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Smith was an employee for DHE Trucking Co. During the course of his eleven years as a truck driver, James acquired 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.