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For three generations
our family owned & operated company has been committed to providing a customer service experience built on excellent communication
and the absolute highest quality workmanship in the industry. We
are a family that works together to help other families improve & repair their homes. Therefore, our company is collaboratively
run by a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise in the plumbing, heating and remodeling industry that spans generations.
Kenney's Plumbing & Heating was
founded in 1952 by James E. Kenney II. He was not aware at the time that he was building not only a plumbing service business
but a family tradition. At the age of 62 James retired with the following credentials.
Son of James E. Kenney Sr, a pipefitter at the Philadelphia Naval
Yard for over 25 years. Graduate of the very 1st plumbing class at Dobbins Vocational School. Member of the
National Guard at the age of 17, joining the navy in 1940 to serve during WWII. Teacher for 18 years at the Navy's
Damage Control School repairing wartime damaged ships. Retired from the United States Navy with over
24 years of service. Started his plumbing career at Keester McColligan Plumbing & Heating as an apprentice.
Established
business 1952 (originally as Kenney & Bloomer Plumbing & Heating) in Ardmore, PA. 1955 Became a member of the Philadelphia
Suburban Plumbing Association. 1966 President of Phildelphia Suburban Plumbing Association. 1972 President of PAPHCC.
1972 President of American Society of Sanitary Engineers National Director representative for
the state of Pennsylvania in NAPHCC.
Following
in his father's footsteps James E. Kenney III joined his father, later taking over the business in 1985 and expanding
it into a full service plumbing, heating, and bathroom remodeling company. His extensive knowledge in plumbing,
heating, and bathroom remodeling have come from a lifetime of experience in the following areas: - Registered Master Plumber - 1962
- Teacher at the Delaware County Community
College Plumbing School for over 15 years
- Degree in Technical Studies from Delaware County Community College
- Director of the Delaware County Plumbing
Apprenticeship program for over 8 years
- Assistant Director of the Delaware County Plumbing Apprenticeship program for over 4 years
- Apprenticeship Chairman,
Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Contractors (PAPHCC)
- Apprenticeship Chairman, National Association of Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling
Contractors (NAPHCC)
- President, Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Contractors (PAPHCC)
- Chairman, Plumbing Committee for the Vocational
Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) for over 5 years
James E. Kenney III married his
beautiful wife and business partner, RoseMarie in 1969. RoseMarie is the daughter of E.B. Angeli who was a highly
respected plumber and later the plumbing inspector of Upper Darby, PA. When RoseMarie Kenney joined the company as well
in 1989 she was a welcome addition to the team. Today, RoseMarie is the financial guru and resident mom in the company.
RoseMarie & James are proud to be the sponsors of the E.B. Angeli Award that is awarded annually to Delaware
County Community College Plumbing School students.
Witnessing
the family tradition of plumbing James E. Kenney IV has been with the company for over twenty years. James IV (or Jimmy) is
a Registered Master Plumber and today oversees the plumbing service department. Jimmy is proud to know that his son (James
E. Kenney V) at just 10 years old has already proclaimed he too wants to be a plumber!
James & RoseMarie's other children, (for which not even heading off to college
could deter the family legacy! ) also play integral roles in the family
business. Eric
Kenney graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a degree in Mass Communications. Eric gained his wealth of plumbing
and remodeling experience from an early age while attending plumbing school and working in the family plumbing supply store.
Today, Eric manages and coordinates the Installation, Sales, and Service side of the bathroom remodeling business.
Jennifer Kenney graduated from The University of Delaware in 2001 with a degree
in Mass Communications. From childhood to high school she enjoyed spending her school holidays and breaks in the office helping
out with paperwork. After college she joined the family to help modernize the internal structure of the business. Today, she
manages the Appointment & Scheduling Center, HR department, Marketing and all Company Events.
Other grandchildren of James E Kenney
II are involved as well!
Michael
Wright - Warehouse Manager: Installation Dept. Tina Wright - Customer Service Representative: Appointment & Scheduling Dept Katrina Kenney - Lead Generator Retail &
Special Events
Together The Kenney Family Continues To
Proudly Serve The Public For Over 55 Years.
We Have Been The Proud Sponsors of The Hilltop Babe Ruth BaseBall League Since 2004 We
Are Members Of The Following Organizations:
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