James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service franchise based in Modesto, Ca. James Smith acquired the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard concentrates on dryer fire avoidance and "urgent response" dryer and vent servicing, repair, installation and modifications. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard helps keep dryers functioning correctly to protect against dryer fires and minimize energy expenses. Just before becoming 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 was given a number of safety distinctions and an excellence award. James Smith takes amazing gratification in his job. He has gone the extra mile to enhance his education by becoming CSIA Certified (contractor license # 943017) in dryer exhaust services.