Founder, Chairman
Byron Schramm
Midtown Chimney Services Franchising exists today largely because of the vision and perseverance of Byron Schramm. His family, which has lived in Antelope Valley, CA for five generations, boasts aptitude for construction and farming. Byron has earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Mathematics from The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. An entrepreneur at heart, he started three businesses before age 18 and filed for a provisional US Patent on an invention at age 21. He holds a provisional utility patent on a smart phone app for the hearth industry, a license for sailplane aircraft, and two classifications of California and Colorado contractor licenses. A world traveler since his youth, Schramm has spent time in Alaska, Syria, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand. Not to mention, he has visited Switzerland twice… with just a backpack and a low budget.
Byron Schramm is the founder and owner of Midtown Chimney Services, America’s original chimney sweeping franchise system. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the industry, Byron has built Midtown into a trusted, multi-state company known for exceptional service, advanced chimney integrity testing, and high-quality fireplace and stove installations.
A dedicated family man, Byron lives in Littleton, Colorado with his wife Verity and their three boys. He is an active member of Cherry Creek Community Church and has been a passionate pro-life advocate since childhood, having participated in his first March for Life at age ten.
Byron is deeply committed to raising standards in the chimney and hearth industry through professional training, strong business practices, and ethical leadership. He shares his insights on business, leadership, and the trades on his personal website at byronschramm.com.
When he’s not growing the Midtown franchise or serving customers, you’ll likely find Byron spending time with his family, mentoring young business owners, or working on ways to strengthen the pro-life movement through sound business principles.
Mikaela Talbot, MBA
Director of Operations and Finance
Mikaela has a B.S in Psychology and has an extensive background working in customer service and sales.
She has a master degree in Accounting, and is completing her MBA in May 2026.
Outside of work, Mikaela loves to stay active by going to the gym and hiking with her two dogs.
Kristen Myers
Scheduling Center Representative Extraordinaire
Kristen graduated from State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. She moved around the country for a while working forestry field jobs before starting her career with Midtown!
Brianna Gomes
Scheduling Center Representative and Home Show Expert
Brianna brings 10 years of customer service and scheduling experience to our team! She enjoys hiking, kayaking, and finding unique restaurants with her husband. When she isn’t with her family, she can be found antique shopping or starting a new art project.
3rd Party Vendors/Advisors
Kyle Taggart
Creative Talent and Webmaster
Kyle is a creative artist and entrepreneur in the design industry, with more than 13 years of experience as a marketing specialist and web developer, and over 15 years of graphic design experience. Owner and founder of Tag Team Design, Kyle is a consultant for Midtown Chimney Services. In his free-time, he enjoys a good series on Netflix, sometimes binge watching an entire season in one sitting! To add some more excitement to his life, he is an avid snowboarder, golfer, and tennis player who sometimes gets too competitive. Most days, you can find him working at his computer for too many hours at a time!
Benefits of Working with Your Local Midtown Chimney Services
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Qualified
Our chimney sweeps are qualified and insured.
Local
Our local chimney technicians know what works best for your specific area.
Professional
Our sweeps treat your home like it’s their own.
