GTK: Jay and Daniela Clayton, owners of plumbing company

Jay and Daniela Clayton, longtime residents of Maricopa, own My Essential Plumber, a local company.

Hometown: Payson
Reside in: Alterra
Maricopan since: August 2007
Occupation: Master plumber
Family: Jay, Daniela, Jeremiah, Chloe, Tony and Madison
Pets: Cocoa (Chocolate Labrador)
Cars: Ford trucks and SUV
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, fishing, art
Pet peeve: Never late
Dream vacation: Cabin on a lake in summertime
Like most about Maricopa: Community strength
Like least about Maricopa: No hospital

Favorite …
Charity: F.O.R. Maricopa, Maricopa Pantry
Book: Bible
Movie: Marvel’s “Avengers,” “Star Wars” and “Star Trek”
Actor: William Shatner
Song: “Butterfly Kisses”
Musician: Tim McGraw
Athlete: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Food: Pizza
Drink: Unsweetened iced tea
Meal: Gyro
Restaurant: Gyro Grill
Getaway: Pinetop-Lakeside
Website: myessentialplumber.com
Quote: Insanity: doing the same thing over and again, expecting a different result.
Words to live by: “Anything worth doing is worth doing right the first time.”
Joke: A great plumber is more than just a pipe dream.
Anything else we should know? Trust in my profession comes from more than just knowing plumbing. It comes from knowing and caring about my customers. Every customer needs a plumber that knows the craft, is ready and capable of delivering the best, financially sound repair. We all work too hard for our money. We are a Maricopa family, just like our customers. We see them at the stores, on the road, at the events. They know us by reputation and experience.

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