H2O Jet's people
Hal Arnold
General Manager
Don't let Hal's calm exterior fool you. Inside he's a churning, burning power force of knowledge and know-how when it comes to improving the performance of your waterjet cutting machine. The guy knows his stuff. Hal understands the demands of the manufacturing floor and uses his real-world experience to provide Yoda-like solutions for your production needs. Whether it’s working with customers to redesign a part to fit a specific machine, or coming up with a whole new way to look at how cutting is done, Hal’s years of experience and first-hand knowledge will prove invaluable. He travels the world to help customers improve their businesses, and works one-on-one with technicians and customers alike to create long-term solutions. His innovative design and dedication to service has helped H2O Jet become a world-leader in the waterjet cutting industry. If you can’t find Hal on the shop floor or traveling internationally, you might find him under the hood of an antique car. He has a passion for old cars and good wines. He and his wife enjoy driving his self-built ‘34 hot rod through Washington State wine country — a perfect way to combine both hobbies.
Mark Mena
Sales and Marketing Manager
Mark has others in mind all the time. At heart he is a “people person” and that’s what makes him so memorable to others. His energy and enthusiasm are infectious and customers really appreciate his friendly, laid-back demeanor. With over 25 years in sales and marketing, Mark believes that “sales” is really about solutions. He’ll work with you to provide customized solutions for all your waterjet cutting needs. With a top-notch sales force behind him and innovative ideas, Mark and his team will always find new ways to keep your business performing at its best. When he’s not traveling and meeting customers, Mark can be found at home spending time with his wife and children. He loves playing basketball with his two young daughters, and he also has two grown children in Arizona and San Diego. Mark loves football of all kinds, and is a big fan of the PAC 12 and Big Ten programs. And talk about water cutting…Mark’s other hobbies include waterskiing barefoot and on skis. Though it’s been awhile since Mark’s toes have touched the water at 40 mph, he says there is nothing quite like the thrill of skiing on a glassy body of water.
Brett Huntingford
Lead Waterjet Technician
Brett's known around H20 Jet for his quick wit, super-sonic tech skills and slam-dunk problem solving. Brett leads our Technical Support team at our main Facility in Olympia, WA. He is our expert when it comes to manufacturing new waterjet pumps and coordinating our team of dedicated technicians. Brett is always looking for ways to constantly improve our processes to better help our customers. He leads training classes for H2O employees and customers here in Olympia, and travels the world training customers and assisting companies with new H2O JET Pump installations. No matter where he is, he will use a phone, a computer, or on-site visits to assist customers with their Flow-style, high pressure waterjet pumps. When Brett is not solving the world's waterjet problems, you'll find him at home with his family, revving his motocross bike and chasing chickens around his farm. He feels very lucky to be part of such a great team, and loves traveling around the world assisting so many different H2O Jet customers.
Greg Mort
Northern Regional Sales Manager
Greg is smart, funny, and always thinking about ways to save money — your money, that is. He is passionate about finding ways to reduce your operating costs by optimizing your waterjet cutting system to it’s most efficient. Greg is a dedicated and hardworking salesperson. Like all H2O Jet employees, Greg goes beyond the beyond to assist customers. How does he do it? First he listens, then he draws on his ninja-like troubleshooting skills, and using unarmed combat, goes to work to find a solution. You’ll find Greg everywhere from Washington State to Maine, meeting and assisting customers with water jet cutting issues, helping with product selection or just finding ways to lower their operating costs. When his ninja mask is off, you’ll find him in Michigan with his wife and dogs, spending time outdoors and making things with wood…until the phone rings again.
Valori Hodges
Inside Sales and Customer Service
Valori has been with H2O Jet for 15 years and is warmly known as "The Hodginator." That's because Val doesn't mess around when it comes to helping our customers, so get out of the way and let her through! Val is passionate about excellent customer service and she will do all in her power to get that special order or needed part out the door and on its way. Val loves our customers and she wants each one to know that at H2O Jet they’re special; they are not a number or a company but a person or persons with families and friends, bills to pay, hopes and dreams and incredible lives to live. She has an amazing heart for God and country and a contagious enthusiasm. So if you need a part, or if you'd like to understand why H2O Jet diamonds are the best, or maybe you just need to hear a smile on the phone – call Valori at 1-866-928-3753 (WATERJET). She will remember your name, your company and what you have talked about in the past. She is the heart of H2O Jet!
Alberto Guzman
Latin America and Mexico Sales
Alberto is intelligent, high-spirited and can sing the praises of H2O Jet in Spanish or English. But no matter what the language, Alberto brings new ideas and attitude to H2O Jet with an enthusiasm to match. He has a heart for Latin American culture and he works to forge connections between the H2O Jet family and our Latin America/Mexico customers. When he travels throughout the US, Mexico and all of Latin America, he educates our customers about our products. His driving force is to provide solutions to save customers money, time and frustration. When he’s not traveling, Alberto calls Mexico his home, where he spends time with his wife and children. He’s an avid outdoorsman and takes advantage of the many beautiful landscapes for hiking and exploring on both sides of the border.
John Dedic
Southern Regional Sales Manager
John's southern charm and easy smile can lull you in to believing it’s time to sit back and relax. Not so. With John around, things will begin to happen — and fast! John has over 20 years of experience in sales and he knows that the bottom line for our customers is performance and service. And he consistently delivers on both. After nearly 10 years in the waterjet cutting industry he can often solve your problems right there on the phone, but if you need him on-site he'll be there too. John travels from California to Virginia and in-between providing solutions and helping our customers improve their bottom line. John lives in Georgia with his family and when he's not thinking about helping your company, he's usually fishing, hiking, boating, and thinking about Porsches — and how to go faster.