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Our Team
We have a team of licensed and experienced plumbers who are dedicated to delivering the best plumbing services to the Downriver area. We know that having a skilled and reliable team is crucial to provide quality service to our customers. Get to know our team of plumbing experts and discover how we can help you with all your plumbing needs.
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Tom Wallen
Owner
Master Plumber
Backflow CertifiedWallen Plumbing was established in 2007 which turned into Z Plumberz of Downriver in 2025. Tom is a loving husband and father to 3 beautiful children.
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Brian Harnos
General Manager
Brian Harnos is the General Manager. He was previously the G.M. for Z Plumberz North America. He is married to Mia Harnos and joined Downriver in April 2026.
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Kyle Wallen
Plumber’s Trusted Companion
Kyle Wallen enjoys car rides. He loves to meet the customers and joined Downriver in February 2025.
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Michelle DeWolf
Office Manager & Dispatcher
Michelle DeWolf is our office manager and dispatcher. Michelle is married to Isaiah DeWolf and joined Downriver in August 2025.
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Jim Frain
Service Plumber
Jim has 30 years of plumbing experience, and has been with Z Plumberz since March 2026. Jim loves golf.
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Devin Sawmiller
Apprentice Plumber
Devin has been with Z Plumberz since September 2025. Outside of work he loves sports and wrestled in high school.
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DJ Farago
Apprentice Plumber
DJ has been with us since July 2025. He played golf for Wayne County Community College, and is a member at Monroe Country Club.
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Hudson Hill
Apprentice Plumber
Hudson joined Z Plumberz of Downriver in September 2026. Prior to plumbing, Hudson was a PGA Teaching Professional at TPC of Michigan. He has a dog named Deux, attended Wyandotte Roosevelt High School and is the son of two teachers.
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Brian Baldridge
Journeyman Plumber
Brian Baldridge joined Z Plumberz of Downriver in August of 2026. Brian is married to Lori, and has two kids who are 9 and 11.
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