Our History
J.C. Dillon: A History of Quality
Founded in Peoria, IL, in 1921, J.C. Dillon stands as a testament to the enduring values of family ownership and operation in the plumbing industry. From the very beginning, under the leadership of James Carney Dillon, our residential division has dedicated itself to serving homeowners and property owners with unparalleled commitment and expertise. In those early days, James Carney Dillon had also established itself as a formidable force in the commercial and municipal utility sectors. Today, those larger scale services are offered across the Midwest by a workforce exceeding 200 tradespeople. With strategic offices located in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri, including our central office at 1515 W. Luthy Drive in Peoria, IL, we’ve grown to meet the diverse needs of our clients while staying true to our roots. Now under the stewardship of the fourth and fifth Dillon generations, our company’s name, history, and reputation continue to be a source of pride and assurance for our customers. The J.C. Dillon legacy promises not just excellence in plumbing services but a relationship built on trust, quality, and a deep-seated commitment to our community’s wellbeing.
Current Officers
Chris Dillon – President
Tim Dillon – President
Terri Dillon – Office Manager
Doug Kinas – Controller
James Carney Dillon
James Carney Dillon was born on February 14th 1893. After graduating from high school in 1912, James Carney Dillon started in the plumbing industry learning from the likes of Jay Bortorf, T.F. Flanigan, and Dooley/Bruniga. On February 23rd, 1921 he establised J.C.Dillon ,Inc. located at 2115 S. Adams Street, Peoria, Il.
According to the Illinois River Valley Biographical Volume III, J.C. Dillon was known as one of the leading plumbing companies in Central Illinois. Throughout the years, James Carney Dillon dedicated most of his time and energy to the repair and remodeling business in addition to his role as a politician. Due to the passing of James Carney Dillon in 1955, James Leo Dillon proceeded to take the company to its next level.
James Leo Dillon
James Leo Dillon graduated from Bradley University with B.S Degree in Engineering on June 9th 1941. Before entering into the business in the 1950’s, James Leo had other interests. In 1955, James Leo Dillon took over the reigns of the plumbing repair and remodeling work, but decided to branch out and take on some small to medium size commercial projects.
Projects such as the OSF Mother House (East Peoria, Il), Maple Lawn Nursing Home (Eureka, Il), St. Francis Forest Park Building (Peoria, Il), and Home Federal Savings (Peoria, Il) represent some of the first major projects J.C. Dillon, Inc. successfully completed. As a well-known businessman in the community, James Leo Dillon served as a politician on many county boards. In 1968 James Leo Dillon died of a heart attack at age of forty-eight.
John Daniel Dillon
James Carney Dillon
James Carney Dillon was born on February 14th 1893. After graduating from high school in 1912, James Carney Dillon started in the plumbing industry learning from the likes of Jay Bortorf, T.F. Flanigan, and Dooley/Bruniga. On February 23rd, 1921 he establised J.C.Dillon ,Inc. located at 2115 S. Adams Street, Peoria, Il.
According to the Illinois River Valley Biographical Volume III, J.C. Dillon was known as one of the leading plumbing companies in Central Illinois. Throughout the years, James Carney Dillon dedicated most of his time and energy to the repair and remodeling business in addition to his role as a politician. Due to the passing of James Carney Dillon in 1955, James Leo Dillon proceeded to take the company to its next level.
James Leo Dillon
Projects such as the OSF Mother House (East Peoria, Il), Maple Lawn Nursing Home (Eureka, Il), St. Francis Forest Park Building (Peoria, Il), and Home Federal Savings (Peoria, Il) represent some of the first major projects J.C. Dillon, Inc. successfully completed. As a well-known businessman in the community, James Leo Dillon served as a politician on many county boards. In 1968 James Leo Dillon died of a heart attack at age of forty-eight.
John Daniel Dillon
As time evolved and space became limited at the 1211 South Western location, John Dillon decided that the company needed more space to grow and sought a new home for the company site which is now located at 1515 West Luthy Drive in Peoria, Illinois. Through hard work and perserverance by management and dedicated company employees the move was made possible in 1998.
According to the Illinois River Valley Biographical Volume III, J.C. Dillon was known as one of the leading plumbing companies in Central Illinois. Throughout the years, James Carney Dillon dedicated most of his time and energy to the repair and remodeling business in addition to his role as a politician. Due to the passing of James Carney Dillon in 1955, James Leo Dillon proceeded to take the company to its next level.
Our Team
Meet the Dillon Team
The leadership team at J.C. Dillon, fueled by expertise and a deep commitment to excellence, is crucial in steering our company’s success and reputation as a trusted plumbing provider. This dedication ensures our services not only meet but exceed customer expectations, cementing our legacy as industry leaders.