McLain Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors

McLain Plumbing started as John McLain Plumbing and Electric in 1956. It was comprised of Mr. John, one helper and a truck. In 1979, with some 40 employees, the decision was made to incorporate the business. The name chosen was McLain Plumbing and Electric Service, Inc. The shareholders and officers were John F. McLain, President; Ronald (Jim) McLain, Vice-President; Irene H. McLain, Secretary; and S. Kent McLain, Treasurer. The company lost Ms. Irene in 2004 and Jim in 2005. These were not only family losses but losses to the company. At the passing of Jim, the company was re-structured, with Jim's son Scott becoming a shareholder. It was Mr. John's desire to have his two grandsons, who were working in the company, to become shareholders. Kendall Sodders and Phillip McLain, Kent's son, became shareholders and officers. From that time to present, the company's officers are: John F. McLain, CEO; Kent McLain, President; Scott McLain, Vice-President; Phillip McLain, Secretary; and Kendall Sodders, Treasurer. McLain Plumbing now employs over 220 people with an annual volume of $30M. Most of the work at this time is in the Southeastern United States. McLain Plumbing is licensed and has done work in over 30 states. After more than 50 years in business and with three generations working, the future looks bright for McLain Plumbing. With the caliber of leadership and the quality of workforce this company has, the sky is the limit for continued growth and expansion. The current leadership of McLain Plumbing is committed to the same standards set forth by Mr. John when he started the company in 1956: Work hard, be fair and be honest.