July 1, 2022

Water, Inc., the premier Western U.S. distributor of quality drinking water systems, announces that Rick Tarantino has returned as president and chief operating officer, where he will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the 45-year-old company. Tarantino began his tenure at the company in 1996, starting as director of sales and marketing, and eventually taking on a bigger role as executive vice president.

“Rick is a sales and operations executive who has a track record of proven results for our company,” said Major Avignon, chairman and CEO at Water, Inc. “We are excited to have Rick in this very important role at Water, Inc. His expertise and hard work was a key factor in making Water, Inc. the premier distributor and supplier of our industry.”

“I am excited to be back at Water, Inc. with a team of people that provide superior service for our vendors, dealers and end-user customers,” said Tarantino. “It’s great to be back in this industry and surrounded by people with an entrepreneurial mindset. From the owners to many of the showroom people within our industry, there’s a ‘let’s make it happen’ attitude that energizes me.”

A Southern California native, Tarantino resides in Temecula, California and enjoys spending time with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, water and snow skiing and hiking with his family. Tarantino is a proud graduate of the University of Southern California.