Who we are
Founder Chris Brough is a third-generation plumber, bringing a lifetime of hands-on experience and a deep respect for the trade to NEXGEN Plumbing. He grew up with his grandfather owning his own plumbing business; Chris later learned the craft and his respect for customers from his dad, who owned IRC Mechanical in Fort Wayne.
Chris is a Fort Wayne native who has been a devoted husband to his wife of 31 years, Debbie. He is a dedicated father to their adult children Kennedy (Matt) and Grant and the proud PopPop to their first grandchild. Spending time with his family is what makes him the happiest. During football season, he is an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Bears fan.
At a young age, Chris spent his summers working at his family’s plumbing business with his dad. By high school, it was clear to Chris that working with his hands in the trades would be his path. Later on, Chris was sent to work for a family friend, Zink Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning; his dad wanted him to get a new perspective on how to own a business in a different trade. During that time, Chris received his Journeyman license in HVAC. Chris later pursued and earned his Plumbing Contractors license for Indiana, making him licensed in two of the three major trades.
With more than 30 years in the industry, Chris has worked in every aspect of the plumbing trade:
new construction, service and repair, remodels, drains/sewers, and wholesale and retail sales for industrial, residential, and commercial projects and companies.
Chris launched NEXGEN Plumbing with a clear mission: provide excellent customer service while providing permanent solutions. Chris believes that educating the customer on their options allows the customer to make an informed decision. This is the first step to respecting the customer and their home. He wants to communicate openly with the customer to foster a relationship built on trust and integrity.
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Chris Brough is dedicated to building relationships with his customers by providing quality work and dependable service.