Meet Our Team

Marvin is the founder of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in the Houston area. He has over 41 years experience and has been a Master Plumber for over 35 of those years. He has been happily married to his wonderful wife, Carol for over 39 years. Together they have 2 adult daughters. Marvin is an incredible grandfather to 3 granddaughters and grandson. On his time off he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and spending time outdoors whether it's hunting or just relaxing. Marvin has found that a huge part of his success is measured by how much difference he can make in his community. It brings him great gratitude to be able to give back by sponsoring youth sports, donating to local organizations, buying artwork from the fair and rodeo and giving back wherever he can.

Chrissy is our amazing Office Manager and Bookkeeper. She began her career here in 1997, giving her over 22 years experience with the company. During her time with the company she met her wonderful husband, Mike Ortega and together they have 2 daughters and a son. When Chrissy isn't making sure everything in the office is running smoothly, she enjoys reading, spending quality time her family and relaxing by herself.

Bryan started working for Benjamin Franklin in 2005. Before working here he worked as a Plumber in New Mexico with his Father and Grandfather. He has over 29 years experience. He is happily married to one of our lovely call takers, DeAnn Walker. Their blended family includes 5 adult sons and 3 grandchildren. When Bryan isn't working to help fix everyone's plumbing problems he enjoys fishing, spending quality time with his wife and trips to the beach.

Matt has over 28 years experience and more than 11 of those years has been with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. He met his wife 34 years ago and together they have 3 children. Along with being a father, Matt has also been promoted to being a Grandfather to a handsome little boy. During Matt's time off he loves traveling to exotic places with his wife, spending time with his family and taking trips to the beach.

Alfred has over 40 years experience and has spent over 6 of those years on our team. Alfred has the biggest soft spot in his heart for his dogs and cats. When he is not working he enjoys getting away from the craziness of his day to day job by escaping to his property in Somerville.

Michael has been with our team for over 6 years and has a total of 11 years experience. He is happily married to his beautiful wife Marybel and together that have 2 young daughters and a toddler boy. When Michael isn't helping solve plumbing issues he enjoys working outdoors, spending quality time with his family and is a train enthusiast.

Jaren is following in his father, Bryan Walker's, footsteps. He has been a part of our plumbing family since 2017. When Jaren isn't on the job he enjoys spending time outdoors with his brothers and friends.

Mike is our top-notch Service Manager.  He began his plumbing journey with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in 1996.  Totaling over 23 years experience in plumbing all with this company.  During his time working here he met his lovely wife, Chrissy Ortega and they have been happily married for over 21 years.  He is the proud father of 2 daughters and a son.  When he's not working Mike enjoys watching anything that has to do with sports, helping his son grow as a baseball player and goofing around with his daughters.

Bailey is one of Mike and Chrissy's daughters.  She recently joined the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing team.  She is a recent High School graduate and wants to continue her education in college pursuing a degree in Dental Hygiene.  When Bailey isn't booking calls and dispatching plumbers she enjoys hanging out with her sister, Sidney, and loves trying new foods.

DeAnne is one of our Client Care Representatives. She has been a part of our team going on 4 years now and is great at helping clients schedule service visits. DeAnn is happily married to one of our plumbers, Bryan Walker. Their blended family includes 5 grown boys and 3 beautiful grandchildren. During her free time, DeAnn, enjoys anything that has to do with art whether it's painting or admiring others artwork, gardening and spending time with her family at the beach.

Sidney is one of our friendly Client Care Representatives.  She has worked for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for over 3 years.  She is the oldest daughter to Mike and Chrissy.  Sidney is currently in school studying to become a NICU Nurse; she has a special connection to this job because the first 29 days of her lief were spent in the NICU.  When Sidney isn't helping clients get their plumbing problems resolved she enjoys spending time with her family and absolutely adores her dog, KoKo.