Your Complete Water Solutions Partner
75+ years of excellence in water well drilling, pump services, and agricultural irrigation across Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region.
Work for a Company That Values You
Join a team where dedication spans generations. Many employees have 20+ years with us, building careers and families. We’ve helped launch first-generation college graduates into nursing, medicine, engineering, and technical trades.
Industry-Leading Partnerships & Credentials
Licensed and certified professionals with exclusive dealer relationships for premium equipment and comprehensive service capabilities.
TXIA
Member, Texas Irrigation Association
Lindsay Zimmatic
Exclusive dealer for pivot irrigation systems
Master Contractors
National Groundwater Association certified
Nelson Irrigation
Premium irrigation product sales and installation
Serving Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast
Our irrigation service area spans 150 miles from Bellville Headquarters, and our drilling and pump service areas cover the entire Gulf Coast—From the Rio Grande Valley to the Piney Woods. With a South Texas office in Alice, we deliver responsive local service across the region.
Meet Our Experienced Leadership Team
Our leadership combines deep industry expertise with innovative thinking, guiding J&S through 75+ years of growth and technological advancement.
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Monte Richardson
President and CEO
A second-generation water well driller with 32 years of experience in the industry. Master Well Driller, certified pump installer, NGWA licensed Master Groundwater Contractor and TCEQ Licensed Irrigator. Texas A&M Geosciences graduate cum laude, Rice Executive MBA.
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Shaun Grell
VP of Operations
Shaun’s tenure at J&S started in the mid 1990’s as a field hand and conductor rig operator. Texas and Louisiana certified well driller and pump installer. Shaun is a USMC Veteran with over 25+ years in the industry.
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Jason Tolbert
Director, Irrigation Division
A 24-year Army Veteran and TCEQ licensed irrigator. Extensive experience in leadership, operations and project management. Texas A&M graduate of Rangeland Ecology and master’s degree from the U.S. Army War College.
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Evan Engler
Fleet Manager
20+ years of extensive large fleet management experience across diverse vehicle types and operations. Certified diesel mechanic with extensive experience spanning from service technician to corporate level fleet management.
Our Values Drive Everything We Do
Community First
For over 75 years, we’ve been more than a groundwater company — we’ve been a neighbor. We hire locally, invest in the Texas Gulf Coast communities we serve, and show up for the causes and events that matter here. When we drill a well or install an irrigation system, it’s not just a project — it’s a commitment to the people who call this place home.
Dedication to Craft
We “ride for the brand” in everything we do — taking ownership, taking pride, and delivering work we’d be proud to put our name on. From well design and drilling to pump installation and irrigation, our team brings skill, care, and adaptability to every challenge, using the best tools and techniques to get the job done right the first time.
Customer Respect
Our customers trust us with one of life’s most essential needs — and we honor that trust. We listen first, offer clear solutions, and keep our promises. Whether it’s a middle-of-the-night emergency or a long-planned project, we show up with a good attitude, a team-player spirit, and the follow-through that keeps people coming back, year after year.
Ready to Start Your Water Project?
Get expert guidance from our experienced water well drilling and commercial irrigation company on your water well, pump, and irrigation needs. Our teams of certified water well and irrigation contractors provide free consultations to help you understand your project installation options, repair services, costs, and timeline. Let’s discuss your water solutions project requirements today.