Desmond and David actually met each other in Raleigh in 2013 when he was playing on the NC State Rugby team. David’s roommate Grant also played on the NC State Rugby team, and Desmond used to come around David and Grant’s house on Sundays to watch football and eat hot dogs. David and Desmond got along really well and had mutual respect for each other.

Desmond was raised in the country of Robeson County and Lumberton, recalling breaking wild horses, farming, and big-truck-riding as some of his youthful moments. He also houses family in Charlotte and Greensboro.

Fast-forward to 2019, Desmond found himself looking for a career change around the same time David was looking for new technicians. Desmond was a great driver, great worker, and was renowned for his strong character. It was a solid fit, and the 2 joined forces. Across the next 2.5 years, Desmond worked his way up to Operations Manager, running 3 crews and oodles of different personalities.

Years later, many longtime Pine State customers still ask about Desmond and wish him well. Desmond was an integral part of the company’s growth, and he will always be remembered and loved. 

Desmond currently trains dogs in and around the Greensboro, NC area, a passion he’s held for over a decade. He is a BIG fan of NFL football, especially the Carolina Panthers. Desmond has an eclectic taste in many things, but he cites anime, hard rock and metal, dogs, video games, and a quality ice cold beer as some of his favorites.

Brian Healey comes from rural upstate New York, finding his way down to Maryland, Tennessee, and eventually Clayton where he currently resides. Through happenstance, Brian applied for the power washing position, not realizing he lived a 3-minute bike’s ride from the company’s shop. We had a good laugh when he found out.

Brian was beyond over-qualified for the position, but when Covid forced him out of a job in 2020, he was eager to stay busy instead of sitting on his laurels. He took an underpaid position because being busy and happy was more important than making more money. In less than a month, we realized the value we had and he was due an immediate raise and promotion to lead.

It was only a matter of time before Brian would depart for bigger and better things, an inevitable fact we discussed in the original interview. But we were happy to work with him for as long as we could keep him.

Brian and David still have a good friendship, going out to local festivals, Super Bowl parties, birthday parties, or just out for a bite and a beer. Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, visiting the local (and not-so-local) breweries in our area, working on his home and yard, lifting weights, running 5ks, 10ks and half-marathons, visiting new cities, and much more. He’s well-known for his outgoing personality, welcoming demeanor, and good humor!

Dustin was Pine State Power Washing’s first full-time employee, hired at the beginning of 2018. Dustin was born and raised in Florida, joining the military and moving to Alaska for just over a decade. Upon returning to the mainland, Dustin found himself in Clayton, NC, where his father had established roots over the previous years.

Dustin raises 3 kids in their new home in the Smithfield/Cleveland area of Clayton, NC, and he has 3 other kids who have flown from the nest. Dustin is a part owner and operator of X-It Pest Control, a quality pest control company serving Johnston County, Wake County, Durham County, and some other areas. 

In Dustin’s free time, he loves taking his kids fishing, spending time with his family, eating good wings, sending funny texts to his friends, and watching the Buccaneers NFL team.

Brian may not have been with us for a very long time, but his presence was felt long after. He applied for the power washing position, but instantly showed his strengths as an all-around team player. He took on multiple roles in the company, going far past what he thought he signed up for. What Brian lacked in experience at the beginning, he made up for with character and hard work.

Being born and raised in Joco, Brian calls Smithfield and Clayton home. He grew up in the area playing baseball and basketball. Brian enjoys Carolina Panthers football, college hoops, baseball, fishing, and eating good ol’ southern food (we haven’t seen you in years but we still remember your BBQ order: BBQ sandwich, slaw, Texas Pete right on top of the slaw).