Emmitt Smith Joins Waterbird Home Solutions as Co-Owner and Teammate, Advancing a Shared Commitment to Family, Faith, and Healthier Communities

Columbus, Ohio — February 2nd, 2026 — Waterbird Home Solutions, a family-owned leader in healthy home services, proudly announces that Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith has officially joined the Waterbird family as a Co-Owner and Teammate, marking a powerful new chapter rooted in shared values of family, faith, community, and playing it forward.

Widely celebrated for his legendary football career, Smith views the game as the platform, not the purpose.

“Football gave me visibility,” Smith shared, “but my true passion has always been faith, family, and making a meaningful impact beyond myself.” That philosophy is what drew him to Waterbird.

“At Waterbird, family isn’t just who you go home to—it’s teammates, employees, customers, and the communities you serve,” Smith said. “That mindset aligned perfectly with who I am and how I live my life.”

Changing the Game in Healthy Living

Smith’s decision to join Waterbird goes far beyond endorsement. As a Co-Owner, he is actively invested in the company’s mission to help families live healthier through smarter, cleaner home solutions, starting with water.

“I started looking at water in a completely different way,” Smith explained. “What we put in our bodies matters. Having access to healthy water free from forever chemicals, plastics, and harmful contaminants is critical for our families’ long-term health. We’re also exposed through bathing and showering, where chemicals like chlorine are absorbed through the skin and can have long-term health effects. This is about protecting families every day.”

Waterbird’s comprehensive approach to home health; including water purification, plumbing, and A/C heating and cooling solutions resonated deeply with Smith’s personal wellness values and entrepreneurial mindset.

“This is about looking at home solutions in a whole new way,” Smith said. “I believe in people. I believe in the solutions. And I believe in the positive change we can create together.”

An Entrepreneur with Purpose

Smith joins Waterbird not only as a business partner, but as a mission-driven entrepreneur focused on job creation, education, and community impact.

“When I came on board, I wanted to be part of the business itself,” Smith said. “I want to use my platform to help educate families on the benefits of a healthy home and to empower communities to live better, healthier lives.”

Waterbird leadership echoed that sentiment.

“Emmitt represents everything Waterbird stands for,” said Cory Jackson, Owner of Waterbird Home Solutions. “Integrity, teamwork, faith, and a genuine desire to serve others. If you think he’s impressive on the field, get to know him off of it.”

Giving Back: Playing It Forward in the Communities We Serve

Central to this partnership is Waterbird’s commitment to giving back through initiatives like its Nominate a Neighbor campaign, which invites communities to nominate local families in need of clean water and healthier air. Selected families receive Waterbird solutions to help improve their quality of life and overall health.

“Being part of the community in every aspect of my life is important to me,” Smith shared. “This campaign is about lifting others up and making a real difference where it matters most right at home.”

Together, Emmitt Smith and Waterbird Home Solutions are focused on changing the game in home services by putting people first, empowering healthier living, and strengthening the communities they proudly serve.

About Waterbird Home Solutions

Founded 47 years ago, Waterbird Home Solutions is a family-owned home services company dedicated to improving the health, safety, and comfort of homes through expert water purification, plumbing, and A/C heating and cooling solutions. Built by the Jackson family on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and community impact, Waterbird continues to redefine what it means to care for both the home and the people inside it. Still family-owned today, the second and third generations remain actively involved in daily operations. Rebranded in 2024, Waterbird refocused its mission to expand services and deepen its commitment to healthier living.