01/27/2025
“We’ve always had the culture of, ‘Let’s get the job done,’ even if you have to put a lawnmower in a rowboat.”
Larry Cate and Dan Mathias shared an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, reflected in young Larry’s lawn-cutting service that relied on a rowboat for transport before he was even driving age.
The two friends shared a bond through high school, college and beyond, starting a fire sprinkler company in their hometown, being “best man” in each other’s weddings and becoming pillars in their community.
Through hard work, dedication to learning the craft, and investment in team, Larry and Dan built a success at Absolute Fire Protection.
So what inspired them to join the Pye-Barker family? Watch to find out.