Meet the Experts Behind C & R Plumbing
At C & R Plumbing, we believe that a company is only as strong as the people behind the tools. Since 2005, we have grown from a small Springfield startup into a premier plumbing team serving Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. Our crew is comprised of highly skilled journeymen and dedicated apprentices who share a deep commitment to craftsmanship and community. Whether we are troubleshooting a complex repair or designing a system for a new custom home, our team brings a combined decades of experience and a “do it right the first time” work ethic to every job site. We aren’t just your plumbers; we are your neighbors, dedicated to keeping our local infrastructure running smoothly for years to come.
Craig Arney
Owner
Craig is a journeyman plumber and one of the owners of C&R Plumbing. Craig has had an entrepreneurial spirit since he was young. When he was 11 years old, Craig started his first business mowing lawns. He borrowed his father’s lawnmower. His grandpa would drive Craig to neighbors’ homes in his red Datsun pickup truck. While Craig mowed lawns, his grandpa took naps in the truck. When he was done, he treated his grandpa to a cheeseburger as payment. Business ownership was good to Craig early on.
After high school, Craig gave community college a try but decided he’d rather look into career options in the trades. A family friend guided Craig toward the electrical and plumbing fields. He chose to plumb. He worked as a laborer for three years, learning everything he could about plumbing. He was especially interested in the service and construction sides of the industry. He became an apprentice in 1997 and earned his journeyman’s license in 2003. He enjoyed working for other companies, but like most entrepreneurs, he had dreams of owning his own company.
In 2005, Craig started C&R Plumbing in Springfield, OR. In 2009, he added a business partner and over the years the company has grown in size. Today, C&R Plumbing has nine full-time plumbers and two part-time employees.
Craig is married to Jamie and they have three children, Erin, Joseph, and Cora. In his spare time, Craig enjoys working on his farm which includes his showpig operation, hunting and fishing with his kids, and spending time with his family.
Eithan Bays
Owner
Eithan is a journeyman plumber and one of the owners of C&R Plumbing. He has always been ambitious. He developed a strong work ethic when he started working for C&R Plumbing on the weekends in his early teens. Eithan continued to work throughout high school at machine shops and convenience stores. When he graduated, Eithan had ambitions to enter the plumbing apprenticeship, but the program closed due to the recession.
Eithan was successful at finding other jobs that provided great opportunities and training. He was a specialty hydroelectric milright/welder, became certified in multiple welding disciplines, was a crane operator, and became a certified rigger. In 2012 he decided to come back to C&R where he worked as a laborer and started the plumbing apprentice program. In 2016, Eithan earned his journeyman’s license and in 2019 became co-owner of C&R Plumbing.
Eithan is married to Samantha and has two children. Outside of work, Eithan likes to hunt and fish. He enjoys building and creating things around his home and spending time with his family.
Samantha Bays
Office Manager
Samantha is the C&R Plumbing office manager. She has been with the company for four years. Working in the plumbing industry has opened her eyes to how vital plumbers are to our world. Clean, safe, running water is something she doesn’t take for granted anymore. She respects the integrity that runs deep through the company and is proud to be a part of it. Before working at C&R, she worked in banking and bookkeeping.
When not in the office, she is at home with her two boys. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and the boys camping, kayaking, and exploring as well as baking and homesteading.