Larry Janesky

Lawrence "Larry" Janesky is an American businessman, entrepreneur, author and trainer. Janesky is the founder and CEO of Contractor Nation[1] & Basement Systems Inc. [2] He is the co-founder of Total Basement Finishing, Inc.,[3] Foundation Supportworks, Inc.,[4] and Dr. Energy Saver, Inc.[5] He is also an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. [6]

Larry Janesky
Larry Janesky
Born
Lawrence Janesky

(1964-08-25) August 25, 1964
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFounder & CEO of Basement Systems Inc.

Career

Larry Janesky was born in Bridgeport Connecticut in 1964. Active in boy scouts, he earned the Eagle Scout rank at age 14. He graduated high school at age 17 in 1982 from Bullard-Havens Technical High School located in Bridgeport, CT. He did not go to college but immediately began his career as a self-employed carpenter remodeling and building homes. He was contracted to build a 3,000 square foot house at age 18 and was spec building by age 20. [7] [8]

In 1987 he started his own company providing basement waterproofing and radon mitigation services, calling it Connecticut Basement Systems. [9] Janesky invented and developed a line of waterproofing products of which he was the exclusive installer. He acquired patents on his waterproofing products and currently holds 31 patents.[10][11]

In 1990, Janesky began creating a network of basement waterproofing contractors naming it Basement Systems, Inc. The contractors were made the exclusive dealers and installers in their area of the patented waterproofing products.[12] Currently, there are over 220 dealers in the Basement System Dealer Network. [13]

Other Companies

Janesky also launched the following companies:

  • CleanSpace (1999)
  • Treehouse Internet Group (2004)
  • Total Basement Finishing, Inc. (2006)
  • Foundation Supportworks, Inc. (2008) Janesky sold his interest in 2016. [14]
  • Dr. Energy Saver, Inc. (2009)
  • The Contractor Nation School of Entrepreneurship (2016) [15]

Larry also made a partnership investment in The Junkluggers. [16]

In 2019, Janesky's Contractor Nation purchased Master Systems Inc., headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. [17]

In 2019, Janesky partnered with Klaus Roofing Systems to launch Klaus Roofing Systems Network. [18]

Recognition & Awards

In 2012, Janesky was awarded the Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year[19]

In 2015, Janesky received the National Eagle Scout Association's Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. [20]

In 2015, Janesky won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. [21]

Janesky has also appeared on the Bob Vila Show [22] and the Ron Hazelton Show. [23]

Motocross

Janesky is a motocross rider, winning in the Sportsman Class of the Baja 1000 in 2015. [24]

In 2017, Janesky starred in a Documentary “Into The Dust” about the 2015 Race.[25] Janesky released “Into The Dust 2” in 2020. [26]

In 2018, Janesky became the oldest participant to finish the Baja 1000. [27]

Bibliography

Janesky is the author or co-author of eight books which include:

  • 2005: Dry Basement Science ISBN 0-9776457-1-1
  • 2008: Basement Finishing Science ISBN 978-0-9776457-3-2
  • 2009: Home Comfort Science ISBN 9780-9776457-6-3
  • 2009: Saving Energy at Home ISBN 978-0-9776457-6-3
    • Co-authors: Tim Snyder, Tom Casey
  • 2010: The Highest Calling ISBN 9781497653368
    • 2010 Grand Champion, Small Business Trends Business Book Awards[28]
    • 2010 Best Business Book, New England Book Festival[29]
    • 2011 Best Business Book, Indie Book Awards[30]
  • 2010: Foundation Repair Science ISBN 978-0-9776457-7-0
    • Co-authors: David Thrasher, Amanda Harrington
  • 2012: Crawl Space Science ISBN 978-0977645725
  • 2013 Mold Prevention Science ISBN 978-0-9776457-9-4
    • Co-author: Clint S. Cooper

References
  1. "About Contractor Nation". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  2. "Meet The Team". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  3. "Larry Janesky". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  4. "Our Story". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  5. "About Dr. Energy Saver". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  6. "Valley Eagle Scouts honored for achievements". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  7. "Larry Janesky, owner and founder of Basement Systems Inc". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  8. Simpson, Stan (May 6, 2013) Up from the (wet) basement. Hartford Business Journal.
  9. "Janesky Named State's Small Businessman Of The Year". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  10. "February 8: Larry Janesky, Connecticut Entrepreneur (Part 1)". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  11. "Learn From Someone Who Has Done It". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  12. "Larry Janesky rises to the top)". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  13. "Basement Systems Dealer Network". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  14. "About Supportworks". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  15. "Larry Janesky". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  16. "'Not pretty' OK for Junkluggers backer". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  17. "Master Service founder sells company to start criminal justice reform foundation". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  18. "Contractor Nation Takes Its Mission to New Industry". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  19. "SBA Announces Small Business Week Winners". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  20. "Boy Scouts of America Housatonic Council". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  21. "NYC unicorns among city's top entrepreneur winners recognized by Ernst & Young". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  22. "Keep Water Out of the Basement". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  23. "How To Waterproof A Basement". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  24. "Race Report From The Baja 1000". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  25. "Into The Dust". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  26. "Into The Dust 2". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  27. "BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 1000". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  28. Campbell, Anita (Dec 21, 2010) The Winners: Reader's Choice 2010 Small Business Book Awards. Small Business Trends.
  29. (December 28, 2010) New England Book Festival Announces Winners. New England Book Festival.
  30. (2011) Winners & Finalists of the 2011 Awards. National Indie Excellence Awards.
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