“I have been a master plumber for 28 years and the owner of my own plumbing company for 18 years. Over those 18 years, I built a huge clientele in the Jacksonville Beach and surrounding area,” Blackburn said in a press release from Winsupply.

Blackburn sold his business in 2022 and joined Winsupply in a sales role at Winsupply of Jacksonville. “I immediately invested and enrolled in the Winsupply Presidents Scholarship Program. I enjoy using my years of plumbing knowledge to serve our contractors and customers,” Blackburn said.

Winsupply of Jacksonville Beach opened with three employees, including Blackburn. The company is housed in a 10,500-square-foot facility and plans to add a 1,500-square-foot showroom.

Winsupply of Jacksonville Beach is among the 20 local companies that Winsupply has opened since the beginning of 2024.

“This new start is another strategic fit for Winsupply to grow its plumbing, electrical, and HVAC presence on the booming East Coast of Florida,” said Steven Lyon, area leader for Winsupply Inc. “This multi-offering location will be a great business to build on in many coastal locations.”

Winsupply local companies are expected to achieve nearly $8.3 billion in annual sales for 2025, the company said.

“The growth potential for new Winsupply local companies, organically started, is massive,” said Rob Ferguson, president of Winsupply’s Local Company Group. “Winsupply’s purpose is to build entrepreneurs. We just happen to be doing it in wholesale distribution.”