CFO Debbie Williams, Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air Honored by San Diego Business Journal

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 3, 2014) - Debbie Williams, Chief Financial Officer, at Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air was recently honored by the San Diego Business Journal as a Finalist for CFO of the Year.

According to Mary Jean Anderson, president of Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air, "Debbie brings a spirit of vision and leadership to the Anderson team. Over the last 16 years, she has successfully designed and implemented the annual plan to achieve budgeted sales and profits. We are so pleased that she is being recognized as one of the best in San Diego."

"As CFO, Debbie meets with each manager every week to discuss their goals and offers assistance to ensure their success. She is a good listener and a problem solver. She has embraced our company vision of providing the best customer service, the best value and the best products while always keeping her eye on profitability," added Anderson.

Since Debbie Williams joined the Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air team, the number of employees has risen by 57% and the revenue by 70%, putting the company into double-digit profitability. Her tenure started as an accounting manager before moving to controller and CFO. Debbie's prior experience includes Community First Bank, Ray Huffman Construction as well as owning and operating a family business for 10 years.

Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air was also named 2013 BBB Torch Award Winner for Marketplace Excellence and 2013 National Contractor of the Year by the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association. Owner Mary Jean Anderson was recognized by San Diego Magazine as one of five '2013 Women Who Move the City' and recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the '2013 Most Admired CEOs in San Diego.'

Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air has been serving San Diego County since 1978 and specializes in plumbing installation and repairs for both residential and commercial including drains, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, water, gas leaks, pipe replacement, pipe lining, sewer replacement, trenchless sewers and pipe repairs. The company also offers residential and commercial heating and air conditioning services including new equipment installation, retrofit, repairs and maintenance and 24-hour emergency service to the greater San Diego area.