Our
Story
We take pride in our history, people, and our dedication to the industry.
J&S Water Wells was established in 1949 by Ray Stevens and Charles Johnson. From its beginnings, the company concentrated on domestic water well supply in the Bellville, TX area and its surroundings. In 1979, John E. Richardson purchased the company and since then, it has grown steadily over the last 30 plus years. In June, 2019, the company was purchased by Monte Richardson.
Since the late 1970’s J&S has expanded its knowledge and horizons in water well drilling by employing best practices and techniques in the industry. Our well drilling rig fleet has the capability to install wells up to 3500 feet in depth and 24 inches in diameter, with pumping capacities of 5000 gallons per minute or more, in some instances. J&S headquarters in Bellville, Texas and has a South Texas office in Alice, Texas. We serve customers along the entire Gulf Coast region of Texas, from the Rio Grande Valley to the Piney Woods as well as Western Louisiana.
In 2023, J&S expanded its offerings into Agricultural Irrigation sales and service to compliment the Water Well and Pump offerings. We are a proud dealer of Lindsay Zimmatic Pivot Irrigators, Nelson Irrigation products, as well as Micro Rain and Ocmis hose reel irrigators for new goods sales, repair parts and service.
Throughout the past seventy plus years and thousands of water wells, J&S has become an industry leader in the construction of all types of water wells. Serving many municipalities, farming operations, and oil field contractors, our company has a dedicated staff of individuals prepared to suit your needs in water well drilling, pumping systems, and irrigation products and services. Please take the time to browse our website, which includes a scope of our services, completed projects, and other useful information that may suit your needs.
J&S Water Wells has had a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1940’s. Much has changed since then in terms of technology, development and sophistication. Throughout the years one thing has remained steadfast–J&S’ people and their dedication to the industry.
Many of our employees have been with the company for over 20 years, in fact there is several hundred years of direct, tenured experience within our ranks. Many of our employees came to the business as first generation Americans and built their livelihoods and families around the company. The foundation laid by these hard working individuals is not only witnessed in our workmanship, but also in the raising of their own families. J&S prides itself in knowing that our history in business has provided for many first time college graduates, some of which have returned to work for us and others that have gone on to accomplish great things in their respective fields. From our ranks we have spawned leaders in Nursing and Medicine, Engineering as well as a multitude of Agricultural and technical trades.
Executive
Monte Richardson, President and CEO
Monte is a second-generation water well driller who began his tenure at J&S in 1993 as an apprentice and drilling helper. He is accredited as a Master Well Driller and certified pump installer in Texas and holds licensure in Louisiana. Monte is also licensed by the National Groundwater Association as a Master Groundwater Contractor (MGWC). Monte is also licensed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as a Water Treatment Specialist (III). Monte graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University in 1999 with a B.S. in Geosciences and a minor in Spanish. While at TAMU, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and is an Eagle Scout. In 2021, Monte earned an Executive MBA from Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business. While away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and flying airplanes.
Management
Shaun Grell
As the VP of Operations for the Company, Shaun’s primary duties consist of day to day operations management, field supervision of drilling and pump projects, punch-out and job finalization and rolling stock inventory management.
Shaun’s original tenure at J&S started in the mid 1990’s as a field hand and afterwards he gained valuable experience as a rathole rig operator. Shaun is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and an Eagle Scout.
Steven Robertson
Steven serves as a Pump and Electrical Foreman for J&S. Steven’ oversees the installation and management of submersible, turbine and solar water well pumps as well as the administration of water well pumping tests and well data collection. Steven also heads up the majority of electrical and control installations on irrigation water wells, farm and ranch and oil field supply water wells. Prior to Steven’s tenure at J&S, he served as the City of Bellville Electrical Department Superintendent. Steven is a Licensed Electrician Journeyman.
Diann Hill
Diann serves as the Company’s bookkeeper. With over thirty years of tenure at J&S, Mrs. Diann has an important role in most every job performed. She maintains bookkeeping as well as the coordination of purchasing, insurance and asset management.
Sheila Gardner
Sheila has been with J&S since 1983 and is a tremendous asset to the Corporation. She oversees all invoicing aspects of the water well and pump service division. She also oversees contract administration and well permitting in the many different Groundwater Conservation Districts in which J&S operates.