“Here are the things I know about Jack.

Jack is an educator and a teacher. During his “formal” career he taught industrial arts to high school students, but has also trained many chimney sweeps. He loves to be in front of the class passing on what he has learned to others. He has taught many certification classes and numerous seminars at convention. Jack has assisted many new sweeps with getting their business off to a great start, teaching them business principles, as well as technical skills.

Jack has been a long time member of the Technical Committee (he was probably one of the original members of the committee but I’m not sure). He has helped with many projects including the chimney fire burns in Oakland, the (zero-clearance) relining caucus in New Orleans, and writing of the original certification manual.

Jack really loves the chimney service industry and believes in what we are doing. This is evidenced by this devotion to the History displays at recent conventions, the displays in the Tech Center, and his creation of the Friendship Award (or Gift).

Jack is persistent. When jack sets a goal, he keeps on going until ge gets there. He’s not bashful about reminding others along the way, either.

Jack is a great ambassador for our industry. Always positive and upbeat, greeting old friends and new sweeps with a smile and handshake. Jack has also made many trips to Europe and visited lots of sweeps there, sharing and exchanging ideas.

Jack served for many years as the rep to NFPA 211. He has been responsible for many positive code changes for our industry. Clean out doors were one of his pet projects, but there were many others. He was instrumental in the recent changes for relining/flue sizing requirements for exterior masonry chimneys. He also assisted with developing the 3-Level Chimney Inspection process.

Jack is a true friend – someone that you can count on year after year. Jack is always willing to lend a hand when something needs to get done. Jack is for real – no fake personas with this guy.”