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Plumber Honored As 'Contractor Of The Century'

June 19, 2000
Earl Nellesen of The Earl's Plumbing Inc., was awarded "Contractor of the Century" at annual Installation of Officers Dinner in Long Beach, Calif.

The Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties local chapter of the PHCC awarded Earl Nellesen, chairman of the board and owner of The Earl's Plumbing Inc., the honor of "Contractor of the Century" at its annual Installation of Officers Dinner in Long Beach, Calif.

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