Hector Lafuente

Hector Lafuente is an experienced Application Engineer currently employed at Preferred Pump & Equipment, where responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance market share for turbine and submersibles projects across various sectors. Prior positions include Quick Response Value Stream Manager at Xylem Inc., overseeing a technical team to optimize customer service and delivery, and Assistant Operations Manager at Gicon Pumps & Equipment, managing sales, project management, and production of vertical turbine pumps. Earlier roles involved production coordination and engineering technician duties at Rentzel Pump Mfg Lp, as well as service in the US Army as a Chemical Specialist. Hector Lafuente holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University and an Associate’s Degree from Central Texas College.