What’s the Secret to Longevity for a Small, Family Pumping Operation?

After a century of profitable septic system and grease trap service, a fourth generation of the Forest family is taking the reins in Des Moines, Iowa.

What’s the Secret to Longevity for a Small, Family Pumping Operation?

The Forest family’s wastewater services team includes (from front left) Tory Forest and his wife, Katelyn Forest; Tyler Forest; Tyler Forest’s fiancé, Alynnia Freeburg; Jody Forest; Penny Forest; Dillon Downey; and Chuck Pallwitz. Jonathan Spencer is at the rear left. (Photos by Mark Hirsch)

It’s rare for a small family business to prosper into a fourth generation. That’s a source of pride to Jody and Penny Forest, whose business marks its 100th anniversary this year, just as their two sons assume part ownership.

Tyler Forest, 31, is a partner with his parents in...

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