SAN MARCOS, TX – R-Water announces Gary Rizzato has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Gary will draw from experiences within the healthcare industry where he managed expansion and build out projects surpassing $1 billion and oversaw facilities totaling more than 2.5 million square feet. He will closely collaborate with CEO Rayne Guest to ensure the company's rapid growth stays aligned with the founding values and culture.
“I’ve been impressed with Gary since we met in 2015,” said Rayne Guest, founder and CEO of R-Water. “Gary’s commitment to quality care, operational efficiency, and customer service make him a perfect fit for our team.”
Gary Rizzato has over a decade of experience working in healthcare facility management and support services. Most recently, he served as Vice President for the Government Division of HHS, a company serving more than 600 partner organizations in the fields of healthcare, resorts, senior living, government, aviation, and education. Gary also assisted in starting up and managing the HHS Integrated Facilities Management service line, serving in the role of Vice President of Integrated Facilities Management.
Gary began his career working for healthcare systems, such as Tenet Health, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and CHI St. Joseph Health. His various roles included Director of Facility Management, Property Manager, and Project Manager.
“I am proud to join R-Water, said Gary Rizzato. “The mission of the company is one I whole-heartedly believe in and look forward to using my expertise to spread the positive impact it is making in the cleaning industry even further.”
Gary received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science in Engineering Science from Louisiana State University. He is a national design member with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM), Certified Healthcare Fire Safety Professional (CHFSP), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Registered Environmental Services Executive (RESE), and possesses health and safety certifications OSHA 30 and EM 385-1-1.
About R-Water
R-Water is a woman-owned business based in San Marcos, Texas. R-Water’s computerized device gives hospitals, hotels, cruise ships, office buildings, restaurants, schools, and other facilities the power to produce cutting-edge cleaning and disinfecting solutions on-site. To learn more about how you can protect yourself against the threat of COVID-19, visit www.r-water.com or contact info@r-water.com.
