Ohmstead Plumbing Co. was founded in 1973 by Charles L. Ohmstead. A master plumber from Illinois, Charles quickly earned his North Carolina P1 plumbing license, H1 heating license, civil engineering degree, and SP-PH-1/SP-WP electrical license. Ohmstead Plumbing was incorporated in 2000 and sold to Chad and Erik Ohmstead. Ohmstead Plumbing Co., LLC is very proud of our highly skilled and specialized staff.
 
 
Erik Ohmstead
Erik Ohmstead joined Ohmstead Plumbing in 1995 after earning his BSBA in Business Management at Western Carolina University. He earned his NC P1 plumbing license in 1995, studied welding at Isothermal Community College '96-'97, and earned his SC plumbing license in 2008. Erik is an avid cyclist, snowboarder and kayaker. He is proud to have served on the ABC Board of Forest City, presided over the Rotary Club of Rutherford County, and is a member of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition. Erik manages the office and day to day activities at Ohmstead Plumbing.
 
 
Chad Ohmstead
Chad Ohmstead grew up in the plumbing industry and is passionately dedicated to maintaining the industry's highest standards. Chad joined Ohmstead Plumbing in 1993 while also attending Isothermal Community College (ICC). Chad graduated from ICC in 1996 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, a degree in Drafting & Design, a certificate in Electrical Maintenance, and a certificate in Machinist. Chad worked for a plumbing company in Boone from '96-'98 while attending ASU. After obtaining a BS in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Construction and a minor in Business, he returned to Ohmstead Plumbing full time in 1998. Chad maintains a NC P1 plumbing license and Certification in Backflow Prevention. Chad enjoys wakeboarding and boating with his wife Jill and their two sons Judson and Landry.
 
 
Bruce Earley
Bruce Earley joined Ohmstead Plumbing in 1987 after 9 previous years in the plumbing industry. Bruce currently has over 33 years in the plumbing trade. He is certified by Rinnaii as a tankless water heater specialist, certified by Isothermal Community College in Methods and Procedures for Plumbing Professionals, and certified by North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources as a pump installation contractor. Bruce served as a coach for the Forest City Little League, works with BEST Friends BBQ at charity events and dedicates the rest of his time to his wife Carolyn, two daughters Shannon and Kelly, and his five grandchildren.
 
 
Joey Turrubiarte
Joey Turrubiarte joined Ohmstead Plumbing in 2006. He has been the trenching and backhoe operator since 2007, and is currently our tankless water heater installer. He is contractor safety certified and a trained service technician. Joey and his wife Sonya, have one daughter, Gabby, of whom he is most proud. He is an outstanding artist and drum player. When Joey is not working you most likely will find him at one of his favorite fishing holes.
 
 
John Beck
John Beck joined Ohmstead Plumbing in 2007 and has lead all our new construction projects since 2009. He has lead our crew thru the completion of 3 veterinary hospitals, 1 local restaurant, well over 40 log homes, and countless re-pipes and remodels of older homes. He too is contractor safety certified. John enjoys competing in audio contests, excels at electronics, and enjoys camping with his wife Miranda.