Rick Vazza acquires plumbing business from John Padilla

Finance professional Rick Vazza purchased a plumbing company from former owner John Padilla in 2021, transitioning into the trades.

“With zero knowledge about plumbing, in 2021, Vazza took a leap of faith. It wasn’t a blind leap. Vazza and former owner John Padilla developed a strong rapport.”

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