Our Technicians
| My name is Eric Dunlap. I’ve been a plumber since 1984 and with our company since 1987. I have a wife and four children. I take a lot of pride in the work I do. I believe every client should be respected, given options and always do what’s in their best interest. |
| my name is Mike Kobella. I have been a plumber for 10 years. I served four years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. I will use my experience and perserverance to diagnose and solve any problem you may have. I also have a two year old daughter, wife and two labs. |
| Hi, I’m Gary Mills and I am a plumbing technician at Ben Franklin. I was born in 1979 and have been working at the company since 1996. |
| Hi, I’m Paul Donato. I’m a technician at Ben Franklin. I’ve been in the plumbing trade since 1999. I was born in 1976. I’m married and have a ten year old son. |
| My name is Ronald W. Laurent. I joint the Ben Franklin Company April 2007. I have approximately 30 years experience as a waste water technician and design and operation specialist. I enjoy the challenge of helping people solve their waste water problems. Hobbies include Golfing, fishing and boating. |
Professional affiliations and accreditations:
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Class A Operators License
- Ohio Waste Water Association Associate Member
- National Environmental Association COWITS credential
Public Service:
- American legion Atwood Mauck Post 459 Member
- Post adjutant
- Executive committee member
- Corporation Board of Trustee member
- Ohio Waste Water Association currently serving on the board of directors.
- American legion Atwood Mauck Post 459 Member
- Post adjutant
- Executive committee member
- Corporation Board of Trustee member
- Ohio Waste Water Association currently serving on the board of directors.
| Hi, I’m Brandon Edgell. I live in Painesville and have a 5 year old daughter. I been in the plumbing industry for quite some time and really enjoy working with my clients and getting to know them. | |
| My name is Robert Flannery. My family and I have been residents of Geauga County for 13 years. We enjoy camping, boating and travelling. I have been an HVAC technician for over 13 years. I enjoy helping people in need. |
| Hi, my name is Jason MacCartney. I live in Mayfield Heights and started With DeBord's One Hour Heating and Air in 2010. I enjoy using the knowledge I have gained to repair and maintain our clients heating and cooling systems. |
| Hello my name is Mike Taylor. I live in Hiram and have three children. I have worked in the HVAC industry for over 14 years and enjoy working closely with clients to maintain their heating and cooling systems. | |
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Hello my name is Bret Kratochvil. I am often the second set of hands on a job that requires more than one technician. I have been involved with the company since I was very young and have recently started working full time. I enjoy working with the other technicians, gaining hands on experience and getting to know our clients and their individual needs. I work both on the plumbing and HVAC side of the company |




