Waterstone® Leadership

Chris Kuran
President

Born a native Californian, Chris grew up in Orange County in an entrepreneurial family.  After graduating from the United States Naval Academy and serving his country as a Marine officer, Chris started his first plumbing parts company.  Progressing from that start-up, Chris went on to direct the operations of a multi-national manufacturing conglomerate.  But he always longed to return to his entrepreneurial roots.

His engineering and design background, coupled with his military leadership training and large and small company management experience has prepared him to start, run and lead Waterstone as it continues to grow into an industry leader and symbol of American innovation and design.

Chris, Darcy and their four children live in the Fallbrook, California area and hope and pray that their strong family values keep Waterstone a true “family” business.

Steve Kliewer
VP Manufacturing

After over 20 years of successful business experience in Southern California, Steve joined Waterstone in 2001 as Production Manager.  He has owned and directed numerous manufacturing companies and is uniquely qualified to lead Waterstone’s manufacturing efforts.  Steve’s diverse manufacturing and design background has helped propel Waterstone’s ability to develop and manufacture leading edge products.

Steve lives in Whittier, California with his wife Cindy and has two daughters.  He was promoted to VP of Manufacturing in 2003 and became a business partner with Chris Kuran in 2004.  Their collaboration in design and engineering is a driving force in Waterstone’s successful future.

Bob Santella
VP Sales & Marketing

Bob joined Waterstone in 2006 after enjoying over 40 years of success in the kitchen, bath and plumbing industries.  He has held management positions in the retail, wholesale distribution and manufacturing segments of these industries while working for regional, national and international firms.

Originally from Connecticut, Bob has lived on both coasts and intimately understands national and regional markets.  He and Barb reside in Denver and have four children and six grandchildren.

Bob is responsible for the market implementation of all products.  His knowledge of market channels combined with his sales and marketing leadership provides Waterstone Faucets the elements necessary to succeed in today’s changing and challenging business environment.

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