Our History
Western Pump is a gas station construction and maintenance company that has been serving fueling and transportation infrastructure facilities and exceeding customer expectations for over 70 years.
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A Tradition for Over 70 Years
Western Pump was founded in 1948 by Walter Reed, Troy Reese, and Mac Daniels as a fueling service station maintenance company. In 1974, the company was sold to two owners of R. H. Alexander Co., a Los Angeles-based petroleum equipment distributor and service provider. At that time, the business was focused on fuel station equipment distribution and fuel tank testing. Herb Chapin managed the San Diego operation until 1978 when William Biery Sr. took over and assumed ownership.
In 1988, Dennis and Jan Rethmeier acquired Western Pump and further developed the business to include construction, vehicle service equipment, and compliance testing. In 2013, Dennis and Jan retired, and their son, Ryan Rethmeier, became president.
Today, Western Pump is a full-service gas station construction and maintenance company for fueling and transportation infrastructure facilities. We are the only integrated construction, service, maintenance, compliance, and equipment distribution company in Southern California. Western Pump remains a family-owned-and-operated business, with strong traditional family values interwoven throughout the fabric of the company.
Western Pump History Milestones
WP History
August 2021 – Doehrman Company and DCI Direct Lift Acquired
Western Pump acquires Arizona based Doehrman Company expanding its footprint in the Southwest and its market share in the automotive equipment and service industry.
February 2021 – Gilbarco Veeder-Root Partnership
Western Pump partners with Gilbarco Veeder-Root to be their authorized distributer of fueling and c-store equipment throughout Southern California.
November 2020 – Partnership with Rousseau Metals
Establishing a new partnership with Rousseau, Western Pump now provides customized workstation and storage solutions and installation to its customers.
April 2020 – Western Pump Provides DCFC Services
Western Pump expands services to include DC Fast Charging Stations.
2019 – Sycuan Market & Square Phase-I
Western Pump was selected to build a ground-up state-of-the-art Fueling Facility and C-Store for the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
2016 – Completed San Diego International Airport CONRAC Facility
Western Pump was selected to construct the multi-level fueling and car wash systems for the massive, two-million square-foot CONRAC facility at the San Diego International Airport.
2011 – Dennis Rethmeier becomes PEI President
Dennis Rethmeier is appointed PEI President.
1993 – Second Generation joined
The second generation joined the family business in 1993. Ryan and Derek Rethmeier joined the Western Pump team.
1988 – Sold to Dennis and Jan Rethmeier
In 1988, Dennis and Jan Rethmeier acquired Western Pump and began to further develop the business into a “3-legged Stool” (equipment sales, construction, and service).
Our People
Trained
Western Pump’s number one asset is our people. We hire, train, and retain the best managers and technicians in Southern California.
Certified
We invest in our team. All Western Pump technicians are current in their factory training and receive ongoing manufacturer training and ICC certification.
Permitted
Our technicians hold all relevant federal and state permits. We provide the highest-level experts for every job in order to deliver the highest-quality service while complying with all state and federal regulations.