Meet the Kokesh Plumbing Team
Joe Kokesh
President/Master Plumber
Megan Kokesh
Chaos Coordinator
JR Kokesh
Licensed Plumber
Chris B.
Licensed Plumber
Mike N.
Foreman/Licensed Plumber
Rosie K.
Chief Happiness Officer
Billy H.
Licensed Plumber
Lindsay P.
Office Receptionist
Steve E.
Licensed Plumber
Mike C.
Office Receptionist
Sean M.
Plumbing Apprentice
John B.
Plumbing Apprentice
Joe Kokesh
Born and raised in the heart of Ballwin, a fourth generation plumber Joe Kokesh basically grew up with a wrench in his hand. Growing up, Joe spent his summers and after school at “The Shop” helping his big brother JR and his Dad Lawrence whenever he could. Joe started working for Kokesh Plumbing officially in Spring of 1993, Running the Office.
Joe earned his Journeyman Plumbing License in 2005 and on the completion of his Master Plumber’s License in 2015 took over the business from his Dad Lawrence Kokesh. Joe married our wonderful Chaos Coordinator, Megan, in 2014 and they are the proud parents of Jackson and Charlotte Kokesh. In his free time, Joe loves being outside with his kids, telling not so hilarious DAD Jokes, and being the griller extraordinaire.
Joe came and gave me a price lower than all my other bids. The job was completed in the time I was told it would take and done correctly. No complaints and I would definitely use them again! – Laurie K
I accidentally drilled into a water pipe in my bathroom and had water leaking down to the basement. In extreme panic, I called JJ Kokesh and got through to Lindsay on the emergency line since it was after hours, and she helped get a hold of someone to come out to my house within an hour. The person that showed up was the owner, Joe, who was calm and reassuring and had the issue fixed in under an hour. The cost for this service was very reasonable. I cannot recommend this company highly enough and will be using them for any plumbing needs in the future. -Andy S.
This company has been my plumber for years. They are always polite and prompt, always super helpful. It is great to have a plumber that I can rely on and does exceptional work!! I can not recommend Joe, Megan, and their team enough!!! -Valerie B.
Megan Kokesh
A world traveler and Saint Louis native, our Chaos Coordinator Megan is the heart and soul of our company. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Social Work, Megan has been with Kokesh Plumbing since January of 2014. She along with Joe makes sure that everything runs smoothly and that our customers are taken care of.
Married to Joe since 2014, they have 2 children, Jackson and Charlotte and our fantastic Chief Happiness Officer- Rosie. Megan’s hobbies include gardening, a plethora of outdoor activities, listening to music, hanging out with animals and spending time with family and friends.
Everyone at Kokesh is so friendly and helpful, especially Megan! They are a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend. -Jenny M.
In November 2020, we had a leak in our front yard. Since Kokesh has been our go to plumber, I called them. Megan quickly determined that our problem was with the water service line to our house and emailed me the paperwork to contact the St. Louis County Water Service Line Repair. Part of our water bill is a fee that goes to this program. We were able to get the repair completed at no cost to us thanks to Megan pointing us in the right direction. Kokesh was out this week taking care of our water heater not working. Thanks for your great service -Kerry K
JR Kokesh
JR, Joe Kokesh’s big brother, first started working for Kokesh Plumbing in the 70’s with his Dad, Lawrence Kokesh as an apprentice then graduating to a Journeyman Plumber. After marrying his wife, Lark, JR left for his next adventure, running his own fishing and hunting lodge in Colorado. When JR decided to move back home in 2016, Kokesh Plumbing excitedly welcomed him back! JR loves to watch NASCAR in his free time and two new Australian Shepard puppies that are keeping him very busy!
Can’t say enough good things about Kokesh. I had “JR” who fixed my hot water heater when others said it needed to be replaced. He did a great job and I will use them in the future for all my plumbing needs. -Robert K.
JR was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and kind. He listened to and fully addressed our concerns. He explained what needed to be done and performed the tasks in a timely manner. We were very pleased with him! (and therefore Kokesh!) We were also grateful for Lindsey in the office. We were frustrated when we telephoned. She listened, empathized with us and scheduled our services in a timely manner. We really appreciate that Kokesh employees people like JR and Lindsey!! -Jeanne P.
Chris B.
The longest tenured (non-Kokesh) member of Kokesh Plumbing, Chris has been with us since 1987. Starting at our parts counter, then going to school through the union while apprenticing, to becoming a Journeyman Plumber, Chris has become a most valued asset to the company. Married to his HighSchool SweetHeart, Sandra, he is the father of 2 daughters and a doting grandfather. In his spare time, Chris is an avid hunter, golfer and bowler.
The plumber Chris is the best I have ever known, and I have known some good ones. He is friendly, fast, and knows his trade regardless of what he is working on. – Francis B.
From getting a speedy response to all the questions and concerns I had via email from Lindsay to Chris the plumber, and his apprentice. I would highly recommend JJ Kokesh for plumbing services. I am completely satisfied with a water heater I just had replaced. They were professional, responsive, and within the time frame I was given. – Lynn H
Mike N.
A Journeyman plumber since 2001, Mike came to work for Kokesh Plumbing since 2012. Mike is an extremely knowledgeable plumber, and a customer favorite, we pretty much can send him anywhere and he gets the job done, with his easy-going smile. A family man, and dog lover, Mike loves to root for the Blues with his wife in his free time.
Mike was the BEST plumber we have ever had in our home. He was on time, professional, discussed each problem we were having and fixed virtually everything on a long list spending all day with us. He fixed things handymen had just messed up when the handymen basically wasted our time & money previously. No more handymen in our home….We’ll just call Kokesh and ask for Mike for ALL our plumbing needs from now on! – Ray D.
Called on Monday and by Tuesday, before noon, all my plumbing woes were fixed. Everyone I spoke with and worked with was professional, courteous and friendly. The work was done quickly and professionally and Mike (the plumber who came to do the work) made sure I was happy with everything, including any clean up! I would hire JJ Kokesh & Son again and recommend that you do too. – Dolores D.
The company was responsive and the technician sent, Mike Nelson, stood out for his kindness, knowledge, offer for solutions and calm demeanor ; an example for most employee these days. – Claudius D
Rosie
Our Chief Happiness Officer comes to us from Gateway Pet Guardians. Joe and Megan adopted Rosie in 2015 and she has been our beloved office dog ever since. Rosie loves treats, pets, being outdoors, and helping all the people that come through the Kokesh Office doors.
Kokesh plumbing is so reliable and responsive! Even their shop dog Rosie is friendly & helpful! – Mel W.
Billy
Journeyman Plumber, Billy has been with Kokesh Plumbing since 2015. Billy comes from a plumbing family and seems to make customers’ days better when he walks on the job. From House Springs, Missouri, he is married to Lauren and has 4 children. A 2018 Para Olympic Gold Medalist in Sled Hockey, Billy likes to hunt and camp with his family in his free time.
Billy was fantastic with fixing an installation that had been started by another guy. He also replaced the pressure gauge for the house. I will always request Billy – he’s a gold medal guy.” – Terese P
The JJ Kokesh plumber, Billy, did a fantastic job today completing several projects for my family in a timely manner. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, & hard-working. I highly recommend this company. – Joanne H.
We needed to replace many shut off valves to our sinks and toilets as they were original to our 39 year old house. Billy, from Kokesh, was here all day replacing them (we have a lot of sinks). He never took a break, not even for lunch (although we encouraged him to do so) and did a fantastic job. He handled some hiccups in a calm manner. Very professional and very knowledgeable. – Barbara J
Lindsay
From the heart of Creve Coeur, Lindsay is our new receptionist at Kokesh. A Pattonville High School grad, Lindsay excels at helping customers, she really has a knack for connecting with people and her laughter can be heard throughout the office. Lindsay’s hobbies include watching old movies, taking walks at the local parks, hanging out with friends on the weekends and is a huge fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
From getting a speedy response to all the questions and concerns I had via email from Lindsay to Chris the plumber, and his apprentice. I would highly recommend JJ Kokesh for plumbing services. I am completely satisfied with a water heater I just had replaced. They were professional, responsive, and within the time frame I was given. – Lynn H.
Steve
A North and West County native, Steve started with us in 2021. A graduate of CBC and Southeast University, Steve learned the ropes of plumbing from his father who was also a plumber. Married to his wife Jenny, they are the parents of 3 children, a girl and 2 boys that just graduated from college. Steve is a big fan of high school and college football especially, the CBC Cadets and can be found under the Friday night lights any time they play.
Plumber Steve Early was able to diagnose and remedy a shower stall leak in an efficient and knowledgeable manner. He was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Kokesh Plumbing. – Cynthia B.
We’ve used JJ Kokesh & Son Inc for our plumbing needs for a few years now. They always do great work and show up when they say they will. We had them come out again today for a sink pressure issue. Steve was very professional and a pleasure to have repair our sink. We remembered him from a previous job because of how nice and personable he is. We highly recommend JJ Kokesh & Son! -Steven T.
Sean
Sean is an apprentice plumber who has been with us since 2021. He graduated from Rankin Technical College and is now beginning his plumbing journey with us. Sean is a hard worker and throws water heaters around with the greatest of ease. In his free time he spends time with his girlfriend Sarah, works out and is an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Blues fan.
Kokesh was great! They were extremely punctual and understood how to fix my problem. Sean worked very hard and I will definitely be reaching out again if I have plumbing needs. -Sarah K
John
John is the newest addition to the Kokesh family. A Saint Ann native, John comes to Kokesh Plumbing to learn this trade and start his apprenticeship in plumbing. Originally adopted from Russia, he is efficient and hardworking, making him an excellent addition to the company. A former hockey player, he is a fan of watching the Saint Louis City SC, the Saint Louis Cardinals and of course the Saint Louis Blues.
Quick, responsive and very professional. 10/10 highly recommended. Plumber Billy and helper John were very friendly and knowledgeable. Went above and beyond. Very satisfied. – John B.
Mike C.
Mike has recently moved from the desert mountain ranges of New Mexico to the lush city of St. Louis, Missouri. Excited to be working at Kokesh, Mike has been learning a lot about the plumbing world, and is eager to learn more! On the weekends, Mike loves to explore what St Louis has to offer, and has been highly enjoying everything from the wonderful parks to the musical shows. Mike’s dog Percy is enjoying the new grassy terrain and when he can, is fond of chasing the local chipmunks throughout the city.
JJ Kokesh and Sons
408 Kehrs Mill Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
Ph: 636-391-1233
Fax: 636-391-1444
contact@kokeshplumbing.com