Doug’s history in the fire line services industry began in 1986 when he started as an installer’s helper and actively gained valuable knowledge of how to best design and maintain fire protections systems for the commercial sector. After his apprenticeship he earned his degree specializing in Fire Protection Sprinklers from Penn State University.While continuously gaining experience as a foreman, inspector, sales and project manager professional, Doug recognized a great need in the… Show more Doug’s history in the fire line services industry began in 1986 when he started as an installer’s helper and actively gained valuable knowledge of how to best design and maintain fire protections systems for the commercial sector. After his apprenticeship he earned his degree specializing in Fire Protection Sprinklers from Penn State University.While continuously gaining experience as a foreman, inspector, sales and project manager professional, Doug recognized a great need in the industry for a high quality and total project solution for underground fire line service and emergency repair. It was then in 2001 he co-founded Hughes Excavating, LLC in Kaufman, Texas.Today, Hughes Excavating, LLC is recognized as an industry leader and a total one cal turnkey solution to underground fire line service, underground fire line emergency repair and new construction fire line installation.He started the company with the idea of developing a family business with a customer centered focus and today Hughes Excavating, LLC. stands as a powerhouse total solution provider in the underground fire line service business. Show less