Since taking ownership in 2014, he has focused his efforts on building a reputable service department, and commercial and residential projects involving geothermal systems and radiant floors.
BELGRADE, MT, January 18, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Erik Chidester has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Chidester began his profession chasing after his first love, Mandie Phillips. Her father, Alan Phillips, needed some help during spring break and Mandie offered her new found college boyfriend to lend a hand. Little did Mr. Phillips know that Erik would fall in love with his daughter and the plumbing trade. He never went back to college and learned quickly that the trades were a great place to make an honest living.
Leveraging more than two decades of excellence in plumbing, Mr. Chidester has earned distinction as the leader of his own plumbing business. Along with his wife of 27 years, he is the owner and president of PJ's Plumbing and Heating, a pillar of the community since its founding in 1982 by Patrick McMullen. Since taking ownership in 2014, he has focused his efforts on building a reputable service department, and commercial and residential projects involving geothermal systems and radiant floors. The company has tripled its team members and revenue. He and his team provide services for a wide range of needs, from small services on mobile homes to large projects for multimillion-dollar houses and complex commercial projects. The company was featured in half a dozen plumbing and mechanical magazines for their stellar work and creative design/build approach.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Chidester began his career as a journeyman plumber with PJ's Plumbing and Heating in 2004. Well-qualified in his profession, he earned a contractor's plumbing license in the State of Idaho in 1999 and a Masters license in the State of Montana in 2005.
Looking to the future, Mr. Chidester intends to focus more of his efforts on teaching and is working towards establishing a trade school with NCCER in the Gallatin Valley area for plumbing, electrical, welding and forklift operating as well. He has noticed that pursuing trades like these is rising as the best way to make an honest living and plans to mentor rising professionals in his field. He also notes that the trade offers the opportunity to meet a variety of people while not being constrained to an office setting and visiting diverse locations with his wife and family.
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