Meet Your Team

Thomas Barbour founded Budget Rooter Plumbing Co. in January of 2000 with one goal in mind: to help people in his community solve their toughest plumbing problems with honesty and integrity. Over two decades later, his hands-on leadership and heart for service still define the company’s mission.

Interests
Thomas is a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran. He’s been married to Carolyn, (Budget Rooter’s corporate secretary and his lifelong teammate) for over 25 years. He enjoys grilling, smoking meat, and spending quality time with his close-knit family.

Favorite Aspect of the Job
“My favorite part of what I do is helping someone through a tough situation. If I can bring a little peace to a stressful moment, that’s a win.”

Interesting Fact
Thomas is active in the plumbing trade community and remains a proud member of the Fayetteville chapter of the PHCC, North Carolina PHCC, National PHCC, and the QSC.

Josh has been part of the Budget Rooter family since July of 2014, bringing over a decade of hands-on expertise to the team. His extensive knowledge in drain cleaning and uncanny ability to track down hard-to-find parts make him an invaluable asset on even the trickiest jobs. Whether it’s a routine service call or a commercial emergency, Josh is known for his persistence; he simply won’t stop until the problem is solved.

Interests

Josh is passionate about his family and loves spending time with his wife Holly (our Office Manager), their son, daughter, and two cats. Outside of work, he enjoys comics, video games, and rocking out at concerts.

Favorite Aspect of the Job

“The best part of my job is knowing I can bring real relief to someone who’s been dealing with a problem for way too long. I get to fix things that matter.”

Interesting Fact

Josh is the go-to shark trivia master in his house, and yes, even the kids test him on it.

Since joining Budget Rooter in 2015, Holly has been the heart of our operations. As Office Manager, she wears many hats—dispatching, coordinating, solving problems, and keeping the wheels turning every day. Her dedication, creativity, and behind-the-scenes leadership help ensure our customers receive prompt, personalized service.

Interests

Holly is deeply devoted to her family. She and her husband Josh (a longtime Budget Rooter technician) are raising their son and daughter together—with two cats rounding out the household chaos. She loves creating meaningful moments with her kids, reading, and bringing order to the daily madness of business and parenting life.

Favorite Aspect of the Job

“My favorite part of my job is when the job is completed, and our customer is happy. I feel like we’ve saved the day.”

Interesting Fact

Holly is proudly left-handed—and still manages to navigate this right-handed world like a boss.

In June of 2019, Aaron Barbour joined our Budget Rooter team as a janitor and assistant to our plumbers. Being only a junior in high school, Aaron is a young and determined member of our team, dedicated to excellence!

Interests

Aaron loves hanging out with his friends, not only at school, but also with his fellow Boy Scout troops. He is currently a Life Scout in Troop 600, but he is looking forward to soon receiving his Eagle Scout ranking.

Favorite Aspect of the Job

The experience he receives from being out working on the field.

Interesting Fact

Aaron used to be a dancer!