Our Team
All the employees at Rick’s Plumbing Service, Inc. take pride in their knowledge of the industry and look forward to their continuing education. We spend many hours each year learning about new products and installation methods so we can provide you with the highest possible service and the most up-to-date plumbing and heating technology. We are very proud to say that most of our licensed plumbers have been with us since their apprenticeship, and we have a strong belief in promoting from within our own company.
We are proud to introduce you to our team of skilled employees, along with a short bio from each of them. It is our goal for you to feel comfortable with our employees coming into your home before they even ring the doorbell!
Richard G. Jurzyk Jr.
Title: Owner/Plumber
Nickname: Rick
License and Certificates: P-1, S-1, , F-1, ST1, HIC, Uponor, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex
Years in the Trade: 35
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 23
Hobbies: Golfing and Skiing
My Family: Wife: Lisa, Sons: Cameron & Evan, Daughter: Audrey
Things I Like to Participate in: Coaching Kids Sports, PHCC Board, First United Church, OLL Youth Baseball, Christian Education Committee, BBB, and PHCC Board
Likes to Support: American Cancer Society, Local Youth Sports, Jr Woman’s club, Rotor, Red Cross, and The New Haven Ballet Co.
Rainmaker Irrigation Staff:
Jonathan Brouillard
Title: Plumber/Irrigation Forman/Supervisor
Nickname: Johnny
License and Certificates: P-2, Uponor, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex, Irrigation Specialist
Years in the Trade: 14
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 14
Hobbies: Boating, Fishing, and Jet Skiing
My Family: Wife: Kristy, Daughter: Alexa
Things I Like to Participate in: Prospect Fish and Game in West Haven
Likes to Support: Polar Plunge for Cancer in West Haven
Rick’s Plumbing Staff: Construction Division
Robert Yudichak
Title: Plumber/Forman/Supervisor
Nickname: Bob
License and Certificates: P-2, Uponor, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex, Blazemaster, OSHA 10
Years in the Trade: 21
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 17
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, ATV Riding, Camping
My Family: Wife: Jackie, Son: Wyatt
Likes to Support: Local Youth Charities
Justin Hogan
Title: Plumber
Nickname: Hogie
License and Certificates: P-2, Uponor, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex, OSHA-10
Years in the Trade: 15
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 10
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Camping, and Spending Time with My Family
Family: Wife: Suzie, 1 Son and 2 Daughters
Things I Like to Participate in: Local Youth Soccer, Cub Scout Den Leader
Likes to Support: American Cancer Society, Connecticut Special Olympics
Daniel Gianini
Title: Apprentice
Nickname: DG, Gigi
License and Certificates: Reg Apprentice for P2 + S2, OSHA 10 Training, Platt R.V.T.S. Plumbing and Heating Graduate
Years in the Trade: 4
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 2
Hobbies: Baseball, Softball, and Basketball
My Family: Wife: Tanya
Things I Like to Participate in: St. Paul’s Church
Likes to Support: The Jimmy Fund, American Cancer Society, Wounded Warriors Foundation, Toys for Tots, and A.S.P.C.A
Jeff Woodford
Title: Plumber
License and Certificates: SM-2, EPA Refrigerant
Years in the Trade: 15
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 3
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Homebrewing, and Kayaking
Zachary Manganella
Title: Plumber
Nickname: Zach
License and Certificates: P-2, OSHA 10, Trac Pipe
Years in the Trade: 6
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 2
Hobbies: Fishing, boating, and skiing
Peter Brauer
Title: Plumber
Nickname: Pete
License and Certificates: Platt RVTS Graduate, Plumbing Apprentice, Trac Pipe, Uponor, OSHA 10
Years in the Trade: 4
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 4
Hobbies: Golfing, Baseball, Basketball, and Football
Likes to Support: Grace Lutheran Evangelical Church
Nicholas Johnson
Title: Apprentice
Nickname: Nick
License and Certificates: Plumbing Apprentice, Trac Pipe, OSHA 10
Years in the Trade: 2 years
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 2 years
Hobbies: Snowboarding, going to the beach with friends, and continuing my education
William Charles Puchala
Title: Apprentice
Nickname: Bibz
License and Certificates: Trac Pipe, OSHA 10, CPR, and AED
Years in the Trade: 3
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 3
Hobbies: Baseball, basketball, and ATV riding
My Family: Mother: Dawn, Father: Bill, Brother: Joe, Dogs: “Otis” & “Niko”
Things I Like to Participate in: Problem solving situations
Jarrell Sullivan
Title: Water Heating Specialist
Nickname: Jay
License and Certificates: BPI Analyst, BPI Envelope Pro, Underground & Above Ground Oil Tank Operator A & B, Lead Safe CT, Lead Supervisor, Asbestos Supervisor, HAZWOPER, OSHA 30, Confined Space Entry, Industrial Fire Safety, LOTO
Years in the Trade: 15
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 1
Things I Like to Participate in: Program Coordinator with ENERGIZE CT – Connecticut’s green energy/energy system rebate & financing programs.
Mark Macchio
Title: Apprentice
Years in the Trade: 2+ years
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 1 year
Hobbies: Soccer and baseball
My Family: Father: Dean, Mother: Elisa, Sisters: Monica & Nicole
Things I Like to Participate in: Knights of Columbus
Likes to Support: NPR and TED Talk
Joseph Puchala
Title: Pre-apprentice
Nickname: Joe
License(s) and Certificate(s): Trac Pipe
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: < 1 year
Hobbies: Going on vacation and ATV riding
My Family: Mother: Dawn, Brother: Bill
Things I Like to Participate in: Working in the plumbing trade
Patrick Bell
Title: Apprentice
Nickname: SpongeBob
License(s) and Certificate(s): OSHA 10
Years in the Trade: < 1 year
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: < 1 year
Hobbies: Skiing, camping, and restoring my boat
My Family: Mother: Beth, Father: Kevin, Brother: Steven
Rick’s Plumbing Staff: Service Division
Daniel Paul
Title: Plumber/Service Manager
Nickname: Danny
License and Certificates: Platt RVTS Graduate, P-2, S-2, ST-1, Uponor, Ward Flex, Trac Pipe, Laars, HTP, F-2 Apprentice, and Permaflex
Years in the Trade: 26
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 20
Hobbies: Skiing in the Winter and Boating in the Summer
My Family: Wife: Michelle, Son: Gavin, Daughter: Anna
Things I Like to Participate in: Milford Pop Warner, Milford International Little League
Likes to Support: The Jimmy Fund, American Cancer Society, MS, John Rigley Food Pantry
Michael Smith
Title: Plumber/Service Technician
Nickname: Mike
License and Certificates: Eli Whitney R.V.T.S. Plumbing Certification and Diploma, Associate of Arts in Business UOPX, P-1, S-4, OSHA 10, UponorTrac Pipe, Ward Flex, IMTI, Laars, and Oil Burner Technician
Years in the Trade: 21
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 14
Hobbies: Reading and Listening to Music
Family: Fiancee: Teri
Scott McCoy
Title: Plumber/Service Technician
Nickname: Scotty
License and Certificates: Platt RVTS Graduate, P-2, Uponor, Ward Flex, Trac Pipe, Osha 10
Years in the Trade: 10
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 10
Hobbies: Softball and Bicycling
My Family: Girlfriend: Lauren
Things I Like to Participate in: Habitat for Humanity
Likes to Support: The Salvation Army, Wounded Warrior Project
Andrew D’Abundo
Title: Plumber
Nickname: Andy
License and Certificates:
Years in the Trade:
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: < 1 year
Hobbies:
My Family:
Things I Like to Participate in:
Likes to Support:
Rick’s Plumbing: Office Staff
Debra Holloway
Title: Office Manager
Nickname: Debbie
License and Certificates: Real Estate License
Years in the Trade: 8 years
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 3 years
Hobbies: Camping, Boating, and Traveling
Likes to Support: The United Way
Juliette Stradinger
Title: Rick’s Plumbing Service and Rainmaker Irrigation CSR/Dispatcher
Nickname: Jules
Years in the Trade: 15+
Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 1 year
Hobbies: Cooking, Movies, Camping, Swimming, and Shopping
My Family: Mother: Rosanne and Dog: Spike
Likes to Support: St. Jude’s Research Hospital, ASPCA, Local Animal Shelters, WHEAT, and March of Dimes
