Jim Walker’s family-owned plumbing business had been around nearly 40 years when the recession hit and his staff was reduced from 50 to only 25 in a matter of months. Walker realized he had to halt the bleeding, so in 2008 he took some measured but necessary steps.Jet Plumbing, Heating & Drain Services serves Reno and the surrounding area, including Lake Tahoe. The family-owned business started out in 1969 primarily doing drain work, but by 1990 plumbing, jetting and CCTV inspection were on the menu. At that time, Walker and his sister, Nanci Thomas, became partners, with Walker being the
