About Us

Joe Hogge, Commercial Insulation and Waterproofing Advisor Joe has over 9 years of experience in the insulation and waterproofing industry. He holds many certifications in building science, including certifications for cellulose and foam insulation, and waterproofing. Joe's experience extends to numerous commercial and residential products and applications, and he excels in providing outstanding service to his clients.

Greg Moran, Residential Insulation and Waterproofing Advisor Greg specializes in residential and light commercial insulation, as well as waterproofing estimation. With over 10 years experience in the insulation and waterproofing industry, Greg has extensive training and certifications in these fields. He is very knowledgeable in building sciences and has proven to be extremely helpful to his clients in recommending the best and most energy-efficient applications to suit their needs.

Tony Williams, Weatherization, Crawl Space Moisture Control and Waterproofing Advisor Tony brings over 10 years of experience in the home building industry to The Drying Company. He is extensively trained and experienced in building performance and in identifying building failures. His ability to find and remedy issues regarding heat loss/gain and moisture problems has saved clients of Thermal Tec and The Drying Company thousands of dollars. Tony holds many certifications and is well-known for his outstanding customer service.

Rudy Sheets, Weatherization, Crawl Space Moisture Control and Waterproofing Advisor Rudy is a retired civil servant of 30 years. He holds a B.S. in Public Safety Management from Virginia Commonwealth University, and he signifies the epitomy of the term "customer service." Rudy has been a valued member of The Drying Co.and ThermalTec sales team since March of 2010. He has proven himself to be exceptionally knowledgeable and professional in the areas of residential insulation, weatherization, moisture control, and crawl space encapsulation. Rudy enjoys spending his free time with his kids and is an active member of the community.

Matt Killam, Weatherization, Insulation, and Crawl Space Moisture Control Advisor Matt brings over 5 years of experience in the home building industry to The Drying Company. His insulation and weatherization product training is an asset to The Drying Company's customers. Matt makes sure that the customers' needs are his primary focus in every situation, and takes pride in knowing that his clients are well-informed and understand every option that he has provided them.

Kevin Ries, Home and Building Performance Technical Advisor Kevin has been involved in the home building industry for over 15 years, with experience ranging from superintendent to estimator. He is a Certified RESNET HERS Rater, and is well-trained in conducting energy analyses on homes and buildings. Kevin is also a Certified Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst.

Bobby Waters, Operations Manager Bobby Waters has been a valued member of The Drying Company team since 2007. He has over 10 years of experience as a Production Manager, 6 of which have been in the insulation business. He holds a degree in the engineering field, and has experience as a consultant and inspector for industrial plants throughout the East Coast. Bobby manages all production and safety-related tasks and is responsible for crew assignment scheduling.

Melonie Thompson, Office Manager Melonie is the behind-the-scenes "glue" that holds our organization together. She handles everything from Human Resource responsibilities to accounting, and just about everything in between. When things get incredibly busy, she's even gone out into the field to help install insulation. Melonie has been with the company for many years and is a valued asset to the team.

John Triplett, Customer Service

Juan Padin, Supervisor

Roy Brightwell, Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, and Warehouse Manager