James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service operation founded in Modesto, Ca. James Smith secured the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard focuses on dryer fire deterence and "urgent response" dryer and vent servicing, repair, upgrade and modifications. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard helps keep dryers operating properly to prevent dryer fires and decrease energy costs. Just before becoming a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Smith was employed with DHE Trucking Co. During his 11 years as a truck driver, James was given numerous safety distinctions and an excellence award. James Smith takes outstanding pride in his work. He has gone the extra mile to further his education by becoming CSIA Certified (contractor license # 943017) in dryer exhaust services.