A family business, still family-run.
Since 1980, two generations of the Richardson family have built Arizona Fireplaces into one of the state's most trusted hearth retailers — guided by the same values and hands-on approach the business was founded on.
A note from our founder.
We're proud to live in a country where ordinary people can achieve great things through hard work. We treat employees and customers with respect and a servant's heart, always striving to do the right thing and think long-term, knowing we're accountable for our actions.
This simple belief has sustained our family through 45 years of ups and downs as a first-generation business. Whether your project is large or small, our commitment doesn't change. We're here to help you create a space that brings people together, today and for years to come.
Meet the Richardsons.
Keith Richardson
Keith joined the family business at 23, fresh out of the University of Redlands, and learned every part of it from the ground up. From working in the warehouse to helping customers and eventually leading the team, those early experiences shaped the way he approaches business today.
As President of Arizona Fireplaces, Keith has helped grow the company into one of the Southwest's largest fireplace, outdoor living, installation, and service companies. Even as the company has grown, his focus has remained the same: take great care of customers, invest in great people, and never stop looking for ways to improve.
Keith believes long-term success comes from doing the little things right, treating people with respect, and building a company that both customers and employees are proud to be part of.
Don Richardson
A true entrepreneur, Don helped shape the company through innovation, hard work, and a deep understanding of the industry. His leadership and close relationships with builders naturally led the company to expand into fireplaces, ultimately becoming Arizona Fireplaces in the late '80s — a transition that reflected a growing focus on products that fit seamlessly into the construction process and better served customers.
In the years that followed, Don's easy-going personality and forward thinking continued to guide the company's growth, always leading with innovation, technology, and style. Even in Arizona's heat, he believed "fire" for comfort and beauty had its place — and he helped establish that niche.
Anyone who knows Don will tell you he's hardworking, humble, and always approachable. He still comes to work every day — often found in his office, on the sales floor, or even driving a forklift in the warehouse — keeping the same hands-on spirit that built the company.
Debbie Richardson
Debbie Richardson, the driving force behind the establishment of Arizona Fireplaces with her husband Don in 1980, is a woman of many dimensions — a skilled businesswoman, devoted wife, mother of two, and grandmother of four.
Beyond operations, Debbie helped establish the culture that continues to define Arizona Fireplaces — one rooted in integrity, hard work, and genuine care for people. Her influence helped guide the company's growth while keeping family values at the center of every decision.
Today, Debbie remains an important part of the company's story. Her legacy is reflected in the people, the culture, and the commitment to treating customers like family — values that continue to guide Arizona Fireplaces more than four decades later.