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Gary Tapella
Director/Board Member at
WATSCO, INC.
Net worth: 609 753 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Gary L.
Tapella is currently an Independent Director at Watsco, Inc. since 2025 and an Operating Partner at One Rock Capital Partners LLC since 2010.
Former roles include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Rheem Manufacturing Co Inc in 2005; Chairman at Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute; Chairman at Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc.; Director at Butler Manufacturing Co.; Independent Director at Watsco, Inc. in 2010; Director at RelaDyne LLC; and Industrial Partner at Ripplewood Investments LLC from 2005 to 2008.
Education includes undergraduate studies at San Francisco State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | 1,661 ( 0% ) | 609 753 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Gary Tapella active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WATSCO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-02-24 |
One Rock Capital Partners LLC
 One Rock Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance One Rock Capital Partners invests in middle-market companies located in North America and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of chemicals & process industries, food & beverage manufacturing & distribution, specialty manufacturing and business & environmental services. It provides financing for corporate carve-outs, complicated & misunderstood companies, management transitions and under-optimized companies. The firm also acquires controlling interest. | Private Equity Investor | 2009-12-31 |
Former positions of Gary Tapella
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WATSCO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-30 |
Ripplewood Investments LLC
 Ripplewood Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ripplewood first identifies a promising industry segment and then partners with an experienced senior industry executive to search for attractive targets, complete acquisitions and implement post-closing value enhancements. The firm has invested in a number of industries including auto parts, automotive retailing, consumer electronics, direct marketing, financial services, food and consumer products, music and entertainment, specialty chemicals, technology and telecom services. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-30 |
Rheem Manufacturing Co.
 Rheem Manufacturing Co. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces and HVAC systems for residential & commercial applications | Chairman | 2004-12-31 |
RelaDyne, Inc.
 RelaDyne, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes lubricants and provides fuel, diesel exhaust fluid & industrial reliability services | Director/Board Member | - |
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc.
 Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a association for gas appliances manufactures | Chairman | - |
Training of Gary Tapella
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1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Butler Manufacturing Co.
 Butler Manufacturing Co. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Produces and markets building systems and components for nonresidential structures | Producer Manufacturing |
Watsco, Inc.
 Watsco, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Distributes central air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Ripplewood Investments LLC
Ripplewood Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ripplewood first identifies a promising industry segment and then partners with an experienced senior industry executive to search for attractive targets, complete acquisitions and implement post-closing value enhancements. The firm has invested in a number of industries including auto parts, automotive retailing, consumer electronics, direct marketing, financial services, food and consumer products, music and entertainment, specialty chemicals, technology and telecom services. | Finance |
Rheem Manufacturing Co.
Rheem Manufacturing Co. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces and HVAC systems for residential & commercial applications | Producer Manufacturing |
San Francisco State University
 San Francisco State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute | |
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc.
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a association for gas appliances manufactures | Commercial Services |
One Rock Capital Partners LLC
One Rock Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance One Rock Capital Partners invests in middle-market companies located in North America and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of chemicals & process industries, food & beverage manufacturing & distribution, specialty manufacturing and business & environmental services. It provides financing for corporate carve-outs, complicated & misunderstood companies, management transitions and under-optimized companies. The firm also acquires controlling interest. | Finance |
RelaDyne, Inc.
RelaDyne, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes lubricants and provides fuel, diesel exhaust fluid & industrial reliability services | Distribution Services |
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