Western Rooter & Plumbing is proud to share that our CEO, John L. Bottala, has been recognized as part of Housecall Pro’s Trades 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.
This national recognition honors young leaders across the skilled trades who are building strong businesses, leading teams, earning customer trust, and helping raise the standard for the industry. According to John’s announcement, this year’s class was selected from more than 1,300 nominations across 44 states, making the honor especially meaningful.
For our entire Western Rooter family, this recognition is not just about one person. It is a reflection of the customers who continue to trust us, the team members who show up every day with pride in their work, and the partners who have helped support our growth over the years.
A Recognition Built on Teamwork
John shared his gratitude for the honor, saying he is “just getting started” and remains focused on building great leaders, developing the Western Rooter team, and creating a company that people are proud to be part of for years to come.
That vision has always been at the heart of Western Rooter & Plumbing. From drain cleaning and plumbing repair to large-scale service solutions for property managers, HOAs, apartment communities, commercial clients, and homeowners, our mission remains the same: provide efficient, honest, and dependable plumbing service that our customers can count on.
This recognition from Housecall Pro is a proud moment, but it is also a reminder of what makes the skilled trades so important. Behind every service call is a technician, dispatcher, manager, customer, and community member working together to keep homes, businesses, and properties running safely.
Thank You to Our Customers
To our customers throughout Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and the surrounding communities: thank you.
Your trust has allowed Western Rooter & Plumbing to continue growing, improving, and investing in our people. Every call, every review, every referral, and every long-term relationship has helped shape who we are today.
We do not take that trust lightly. Whether we are helping a homeowner with an urgent plumbing issue, supporting a property management company, servicing a multi-unit building, or partnering with a commercial client, we know our work matters. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Thank You to the Western Rooter Team
This milestone belongs to our team.
Western Rooter & Plumbing is built by the people who answer the phones, schedule the calls, diagnose the problems, clear the drains, repair the systems, communicate with customers, manage the operations, and bring professionalism to the job every day.
John’s recognition is a reflection of the standards our team continues to set: hard work, accountability, craftsmanship, leadership, and care for the customer.
As John said, the focus remains on developing leaders and building something people are proud to be part of. That work continues every day.
Thank You to Our Partners
We also want to thank the partners, vendors, technology providers, property managers, business owners, and industry professionals who have supported Western Rooter’s growth.
The trades are powered by relationships. We are grateful for the people and organizations that continue to collaborate with us, challenge us, and help us deliver better service to our customers.
Looking Ahead
Being named to the Housecall Pro Trades 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 is an incredible honor, but for Western Rooter & Plumbing, it is also motivation.
We are proud of this moment, grateful for the recognition, and even more focused on the future. Our commitment remains the same: to build a stronger team, serve our customers with excellence, and continue raising the standard for plumbing service in Southern California.
Congratulations to John Bottala and to every member of the Housecall Pro Trades 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.
And most importantly, thank you to everyone who has been part of Western Rooter’s journey. The best is still ahead.
