07/14/2026
THE MAN BEHIND PECO
As we celebrate 15 years, I'd like to introduce you to the man behind Piping Enterprise.
Most people know Charlie Blevins as the President of our company.
I know him as the man whose phone never stops ringing, whose workday rarely ends, and whose title doesn't define him.
On any given day, you might find Charlie at his desk, under a welding hood, making a delivery, or even boiling crawfish for an employee lunch. Although his title says President, Charlie still thinks of himself as a welder. It's what he loves, and I don't think that will ever change.
What has always amazed me most is how deeply he cares about people. Over the years, he has built relationships that extend far beyond the work itself.
The same heart he brings to our employees and customers is the one he brings home every day as a husband, dad, and "Papa."
Those are the titles he treasures most.
Some have said he's too soft-hearted to run a business.
I couldn't disagree more.
His strength has never come from being the loudest or boldest person in the room. It comes from serving others, being a man of his word, and doing what is right—even when it's the harder path.
When we were in the process of purchasing PECO, Charlie's mom shared a verse with him that has quietly shaped the way he leads to this day:
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." — Proverbs 16:3
The word "commit" carries the idea of rolling your burdens onto the Lord—trusting Him with the weight you were never meant to carry alone. Owning a business comes with its share of worries, challenges, and sleepless nights, but I've watched Charlie continually place those burdens in God's hands and keep moving forward in faith.
As I look back over these fifteen years, I see God's hands so clearly. Charlie committed his work to the Lord, and time after time God guided our path, provided what we needed, and carried us through seasons we could have never navigated on our own.
Happy 15th Anniversary, Charlie.
Thank you for loving your family, serving your employees, caring for your customers, and leading PECO with integrity.
I’m so thankful you chose me to walk this journey beside you.
~❤️ Leah