As the septic pumping industry continues to advance, the key to long-term success lies in preparing the next generation of leaders. Three businesses in the sector, previously profiled by Pumper magazine, serve as examples of how family-owned companies can work to ensure their legacies continue by grooming their successors.
Valley Septic and Drain: Finding the Perfect SuccessorDuring a long battle with cancer, Craig Stewart, owner of Valley Septic and Drain, needed a successor to take over his business in Idaho's Teton Valley. Knox VanZandt, who sought a stable income, proved to be the ideal candidate. In 2017 at the time of Pumper's original profile story,
