Leadership
Bill Richardson Sr.
Bill Richardson Sr. is the son of Harry A. Richardson Sr., founder of Raritan Pipe & Supply, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a veteran of the United States Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Forrestal as a supply officer. Bill joined the company in 1958 and through his vision quickly transformed Raritan Supply into the premier industrial pipe, valve and fitting wholesaler in New Jersey.
Bill currently leads the strategic direction of the company and is responsible for all financial operations. You can find him in our Edison, NJ headquarters every day, including Saturdays.
Bill Richardson Jr.
Bill Richardson Jr. joined the company full time in 1980 after graduating from Boston College with a BA in Economics. After many successful years in various roles, including Vice President, Bill founded Raritan Valve & Automation in 1992 and currently serves as president. Bill’s sons Spencer and Patrick are leading the fourth generation of our company as we prepare for the future.
James Richardson
Jim Richardson joined the company full time in 1991 after graduating from Saint Joseph’s University with a degree in Marketing. Jim leads our industrial sales, operations, sourcing, and administrative departments. Outside of the office, you can usually find Jim at the waterpark with family or occasionally on the golf course.
Tom Richardson
Tom Richardson joined the company full time in 1994 after graduating from Belmont Abbey with a degree in Business Administration. Tom leads our waterworks sales and fabrication shop operations while spending the majority of his time in the field with our most demanding customers. Tom and his family love the outdoors including camping and the beach.
