John Hazen White, Jr.
Executive Chairman, Taco Family of Companies
Taking over from his father in the early 1990s, John Hazen White, Jr.’s impact on Taco has resulted in dramatic company expansion over the years. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, Taco’s product line now encompasses controls and systems, high-efficiency circulators, variable speed pumps, building management controls, and domestic hot water recirculation systems. In the past two years Taco has acquired two key pump manufacturers to grow its business: Hydroflo U.S.A., a manufacturer of vertical turbine pumps used in agricultural, irrigation and mining applications, and Askoll SEI, now Taco Italia, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency pumps.
In his home state of RI, John Hazen White, Jr. is a respected and admired business leader, well known as a successful manufacturer and active supporter of good government measures and tax reform.
Taco is a community that strives to create and put forth products, solutions and people that will help make a better world.
Taco Company News
Taco Hosts One-Day Mini-Con with RIASQ
On April 30, Taco hosted the inaugural Mini-Con, a single-day conference organized by the Rhode Island Section of the American Society for Quality (RIASQ), bringing together quality professionals for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Mini-Con welcomed...
Taco Strengthens Innovation Focus with 2026 Global Patent Training
Taco recently completed the third annual 2026 Global Patent Training, continuing to advance their commitment to strategic innovation. The event brought together employees worldwide across Taco to further encourage a culture of invention and technical leadership. The...
Taco Hosts Indeed-Sponsored Job Fair
As production continues to increase, Taco has adopted a new, efficient, people-first approach to hiring select roles with the launch of an Indeed-sponsored job fair designed to provide candidates with a faster, more streamlined path to joining the Taco team. Human...
Taco Strengthens Innovation Focus with 2026 Global Patent Training
Taco recently completed the third annual 2026 Global Patent Training, continuing to advance their commitment to strategic innovation. The event brought together employees worldwide across Taco to further encourage a culture of invention and technical leadership. The...
Taco Hosts Indeed-Sponsored Job Fair
As production continues to increase, Taco has adopted a new, efficient, people-first approach to hiring select roles with the launch of an Indeed-sponsored job fair designed to provide candidates with a faster, more streamlined path to joining the Taco team. Human...
Taco Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at 2026 AHR Expo
Taco proudly recognized Mr. Kang Ho Lee, Chairman of Taejin Fluid Technology (TJFT), with the prestigious Dan Holohan Award at the 2026 AHR Expo. The award honors individuals who exemplify lifelong dedication to hydronic education, industry leadership, and the spirit...
Taco Hosts One-Day Mini-Con with RIASQ
On April 30, Taco hosted the inaugural Mini-Con, a single-day conference organized by the Rhode Island Section of the American Society for Quality (RIASQ), bringing together quality professionals for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Mini-Con welcomed...
Taco Strengthens Innovation Focus with 2026 Global Patent Training
Taco recently completed the third annual 2026 Global Patent Training, continuing to advance their commitment to strategic innovation. The event brought together employees worldwide across Taco to further encourage a culture of invention and technical leadership. The...
Taco Hosts Indeed-Sponsored Job Fair
As production continues to increase, Taco has adopted a new, efficient, people-first approach to hiring select roles with the launch of an Indeed-sponsored job fair designed to provide candidates with a faster, more streamlined path to joining the Taco team. Human...
