15/04/2026
***HOLMES SERVICES EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT***
Today, we begin a new series of Employee Spotlights, where we showcase our valued employees and let you get a chance to get to know them (if you don't already)!
Our first Employee Spotlight shines on our longest-tenured employee, Joseph Redmon. A Smithville native and current resident, Joe is a well-known guy throughout the community and is an exceptionally hardworking employee. Joe came to Holmes Services five years ago when he learned of an opening in the company and got the opportunity to discuss it with company owner, Matt Holmes, who saw Joe as a great fit for the company.
Joe has many duties within the company, but first and foremost, he is known as our "Septic Specialist." Joe works with our septic customers to address whatever issue they may have, whether it be as simple as just needing their septic tank pumped to more complex issues like field line issues or installing a completely new system. Many times, a customer may call and not know what the issue is, but we can send Joe out to meet with the customer and he usually has answers in a short amount of time!
When he's not tackling septic issues, Joe might be doing any number of jobs for us, from hauling materials to job sites or for customers, assisting with work on a job site, cleaning up around our property, or just helping to keep the mood light with his always-upbeat attitude. Joe can definitely be considered our "Swiss Army Knife," because he helps in so many different areas.
What helps make him a great employee, an excellent customer service representative for our company, and a hardworking man on any task he's been assigned? First, Joe credits his father, who taught him the importance of having an outstanding work ethic at a very young age. Joe also says it's due to how well Holmes Services takes care of their employees.
"The atmosphere is great and it's an extremely friendly place to work," he said. I couldn't ask for a better place to work!"
Speaking of his kids, Joe spends a large part of their free time, who keep him on the go when he's not at work. "One of the great aspects of my job is, I get to be home every night with my kids, which is a huge plus," he said. "There are times when I do get called out for emergencies, but my kids are very understanding and know that's just part of my job."
As for his future, where does Joe see himself 10 years down the road? "Hopefully, still working for Holmes Services," he said, "They've been really good to me."