Paul Costamagna
@paulcostamagna
I build efficient agricultural irrigation and municipal water solutions through design, construction, sales, and operations leadership.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've built agricultural irrigation and municipal water solutions as Partner and Vice President of AG & Industrial Enterprises, serving growers across California, Arizona, Mexico, and Baja California. Our 2025 revenues exceeded $12M.
I bring deep experience in micro and drip irrigation design, installation, automation, fertigation, troubleshooting, and contractor-led industrial and municipal water works. I focus on efficient, economical systems that meet customer requirements.
Previously, I managed an $18M–$23M+ rental, sales, and service business with 40–80 employees at Rain For Rent, while developing agricultural sales strategy and mentoring sales teams. My background also includes pump product engineering, water treatment, facility operations, project management, and mechanical engineering.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Partner, Vice President
AG & Industrial Enterprises, Inc.
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Started an agricultural micro / drip irrigation sales, installation, design, and troubleshooting business serving growers in CA, AZ, Mexico, and Baja California. Licensed contractor for industrial and municipal water works projects.
Regional Sales Manager - Ag
Rain For Rent
Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 (11 months)
Assisted and mentored sales representatives to meet sales and rental revenue goals. Developed sales strategies and implemented the overall Ag Business Strategic plan.
Branch Manager
Rain For Rent
Jun 2014 - Mar 2019 (4 years 9 months)
Managed all aspects of an $18M-$23M+ rental/sales/service business with 40-80 employees. Worked with vendors and fleet to manage inventory and maintained customer relations.
Assistant Branch Manager / Bakersfield Ag Manager
Rain For Rent
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 5 months)
Mentored ag sales reps and assisted the Branch Manager in overseeing the ag sector and irrigation store, including budget monitoring and inventory adjustments.
Technical Representative
Hydratec, L.L.C.
Dec 2005 - Dec 2012 (7 years)
Provided micro/drip irrigation sales, installation, service, training, and troubleshooting to agricultural growers. Estimated and managed projects, coordinating materials, equipment, personnel, and sub-contractors.
Outside Sales
Seaco Technologies
Jun 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 6 months)
Handled chemical treatment sales, service, installation, and monitoring for cold storage, agricultural packing facilities, refineries, cogeneration plants, and mining facilities. Specialized in cooling, boiler, and wastewater chemistry.
Operations Manager / Product Engineer for Power Prime Pumps Division
Rain for Rent
Jun 2000 - May 2003 (2 years 11 months)
Managed the Power Prime Pumps assembly facility and parts sales department. Designed custom pump packages, provided application and troubleshooting advice, and taught a three-day hydraulics and pump training course.
Pump Product Support for Power Prime Pumps Division
Rain for Rent
Feb 1999 - Jun 2000 (1 year 4 months)
Performed product testing and evaluation, final product inspections, customer support, and troubleshooting of pumping systems. Conducted cost analysis and worked with management to implement improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California State University, Bakersfield
Attended California State University, Bakersfield.
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, completed in Winter 1998.
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