Las Vegas Native and married father of two, Kenny Thomason, knew what he wanted to do since he was little.
"I remember during career day, other kids were coming in as lawyers or doctors,” said Kenny. “I came in with a hard hat and an old pager. I knew I wanted to be just like my dad."
Today, Kenny has successfully followed in his father's footsteps. He’s the 4th generation to be part of the construction and plumbing industry in Las Vegas.
In 2011, Kenny Thomason established Thomason Construction Inc. It’s a family milestone to be the first to start his own company. Soon after, he founded Dignity Plumbing, a company dedicated to turning dishonesty into dignity within the industry.
"Our name says it all," said Kenny. "We are not out to be the cheapest. We are out to provide the best value to our customers. We do not believe in up-charges or adding unnecessary services."
Dignity Plumbing earned the National "Best of the Best” award for its quality service and integrity. As a premier full-service plumbing company, they offer commercial and residential services throughout Southern Nevada.
Thomason started Dignity Plumbing because he wanted to ensure his customers get honest and reliable service in the Las Vegas Valley. He learned integrity firsthand from generations of family in the industry.
"My great grandfather came here to build railroads and was recruited to work on the Hoover Dam," said Thomason. For several decades many members of his family have been a major part of the construction on the Strip.
“I grew up on construction sites on the Las Vegas Strip, fortunate to work alongside my dad, uncles, and grandpa,” said Kenny, whose most memorable projects are the Eastside Cannery and the Hard Rock Hotel expansion.
As Dignity Plumbing continues to grow, Thomason envisions his company becoming a nationwide brand, giving more opportunities to those who have a passion for the industry and vision.
"What I am trying to do here is teach the next generation of tradesmen that you are not less than. You are doing great work. People want to work with a business they can trust, and my staff is helping me give them just that. If you have a great thing going, it's selfish to keep it to yourself. The more I grow, the more I want to bring all of my people up with me," said Kenny. "As a business, we are building and maintaining Las Vegas in order to better the community."
“The more I grow, the more I want to bring all of my people up with me," said Kenny. "As a business, we are building and maintaining Las Vegas in order to better the community."