Contractor's Acquisition Builds on Grandfather's Legacy
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing owners Jamie and Joanie Vaughan, at left, celebrate their acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling, in Woodlawn, Virginia, with previous owners Crystal and Timmy Hill. V & H was founded by Jamie Vaughan's grandfather, James Vaughan, in partnership with Clyde Hill. (Courtesy of Jay's Heating, Air & Plumbing)
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a residential HVAC and plumbing company serving parts of North Carolina and Virginia, is expanding into Carroll County, Virginia, with the acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling, based in Woodlawn, Virginia.
The acquisition is a deeply personal one for Jamie Vaughan, who co-owns Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing with his wife, Joanie. V & H Heating & Cooling was founded as Vaughan & Hill by his grandfather, James Vaughan, in partnership with Clyde Hill.
“For me, this is more than a business decision. It’s continuing the legacy my grandfather helped build right here in Woodlawn,” Jamie Vaughan said in a press release. “Bringing V & H into the Jay’s family is an honor, and we’re committed to carrying forward the same principles of quality, trust, and local service that it was built on.”
Jamie Vaughan also sees the purchase as a way to provide career training to those who want to work in the home service industry. While the company already has an apprenticeship program, it plans to use the V & H building in Woodlawn as a training center.
The acquisition will provide V & H customers with expanded local services; the company's offerings include plumbing services, IAQ solutions, and smart home comfort systems. Jay’s HVAC will offer V & H customers flexible financing options and access to the latest energy-efficient technology, the press release said.
Jay’s is marking its 20th anniversary this year.
“Our mission is simple: treat every home like it’s our own and every customer like family,” Jamie Vaughan said. “We’re proud to carry that promise into the Woodlawn community. Whether it's a complex installation or a simple service call, Jay’s commitment to integrity, reliability and excellence is the same.”
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