Gary Rice

Gary Rice currently serves as Vice President of Southeast Region Manufacturing Operations at Primo Brands, a position held since November 2024. Prior to this role, Gary was Vice President of Midwest Region Manufacturing Operations at BlueTriton Brands from February 2022 to November 2024, after serving as Director of Asset Reliability. Gary's extensive experience in manufacturing includes significant leadership roles at Nestlé Waters, where responsibilities included overseeing multi-site operations and managing a large manufacturing facility. Prior tenure includes multiple engineering and management positions at Procter & Gamble and a solid foundation in nuclear engineering from roles at the Puget Sound and Portsmouth Naval Shipyards. Educational credentials comprise a Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University and a qualification from the NAVSEA Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.