What do logging and plumbing have in common? Jon Hatch for one. After a friend told him about a plumbing apprenticeship opening 15 years ago, Jon Hatch made the jump to the plumbing industry. And after working for other companies for nine years, he decided to open his own plumbing contracting business. Jon Hatch founded Linn Benton Plumbing six years ago with the help of his wife, Kelly Hatch, who is the company’s chief financial officer.
“I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, so when the time felt right, I figured I would toss my hat in the ring,” Jon Hatch says. “In our area, Linn and Benton are sister counties, so this is a common name to see. We wanted something easy to remember.”