Who We Are

Founded in 1978 by Dan Kennedy, Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe is one of the oldest continuing chimney sweep companies in Arkansas. Mr. Kennedy ran the business until the late 1980s, when his son took over. From there, Mark Jenkins bought the business from Mr. Kennedy’s son. Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe would stay under the stewardship of Mr. Jenkins from 1991 to 1997. Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe was then purchased in August 1997 by Damon Reed, a professional firefighter from 1994-2022, and his wife Jennifer, who are the current owners. Damon says: “When I purchased the business, I operated out of a 5’x10’ utility trailer pulled by a Jeep Wrangler and used my home garage.” In late 2001, Damon purchased a truck and a 6’x12’ cargo trailer. The business would continue to grow, and in 2003, Damon hired his first employees, two off-duty firefighters. In 2009, Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe placed a van in service with five employees total: Himself, Jennifer, and three firefighters.

Presently, Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe operates out of a shop/office located at 3155 Cimarron Drive in Conway and a home office. There are three service vans, an install truck, and several trailers, as well as the 2001 truck. These vehicles are used to aid in the various jobs that Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe performs, such as installs, dryer vents, and chimney inspections/sweeping. Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe employs four lead Technicians (two of which are professional firefighters). Damon runs the business and is in the field about half the time. Damon and Jennifer’s sons, Quade and Zane, work for the business as well.