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A History of Growth Since 1929 Information Courtesy of Western Well Repair, Inc. Joe Guardino first started working in the water well business back in 1929. In 1933, he was working as a shipping clerk for Western Pump Company in San Jose, California. Western Pump Company assembled, installed, and serviced water pumping plants. Joe had been in this position for approximately three years when he was promoted to superintendent of the dri l l ing department. Western Pump Company grew considerably and was divided into two separate companies, Western Pump Company and Western Well Drilling Company. The two companies started out under the same ownership. However, in 1962, Layne & Bo wler Co. of Memphis, Tennessee, pur- chased the pump company. From shipping clerk, to company president, was q uite a climb, but Joe, with little experi- ence at the start, picked up all the necessary informa tion and experience along the way. In fact, he learned enough and gained enough respect fr om his fellow contractors in California, and throughout the country, to be elected president of the National Water Well Association in 1963. The Association was renamed the National Gro und Water Association in 1991. Also, in that 32-year span, he was a founding father of w hat is now known as the California Groundwater Association where he served as preside nt for seven years. Joe’s son Samuel “Bud” Guardino followed in his footsteps and started a well repair divi- sion in San Jose, California, and opened another bran ch in Bakersfield, in 1971. Bud’s three sons and several of his grandchildren are still carrying on the family tradition today. Western Well Repair, Inc. is now in the manufacturing business specializing in we ll repair and rehab equipment including their MPXSWAGE™ hydraulic swage tool designed for repairing broken water well c asing, patching holes, and sealing off unwanted areas. The tool can also be used for a more efficient way to brush a well, a nd as a fishing tool. Four generations of experience in the well business gives Western Well Repair, Inc . the knowledge to make the best tools and provide consulting services. Joe Guardino ! " # ! 45 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® AUGUST 2017 The Editorial Focus for our October issue will be safety. Have an article idea concerning saftey in the industry? Submit it to us today. Call Bonnie at 850-547-0102 or e-mail bonnie@ worldwidedrillingresource.com