Our Staff

The Patriot
Team.

Master plumbers, restoration technicians, and senior service providers — the people picking up the phone, driving the trucks, and standing in your kitchen when something’s leaking. Family-run, no commission, on every job.

Master plumbers on staff

Meet the people behind the trucks.

Four named team members with bios sourced directly from Patriot. More technicians ride the trucks every day — see “More of our team” below.

Gary Alberici

Gary Alberici

Owner · Senior Plumbing Specialist

Gary oversees plumbing operations at Patriot Plumbing, supporting homeowners across Irvine and Orange County with reliable, professional service. With over 40 years of hands-on experience, he brings practical solutions to a wide range of residential plumbing issues.

Gary began his career in the United Kingdom at age sixteen, completing a four-year apprenticeship before moving to the United States, where he obtained his contractor’s license. He focuses on solving problems efficiently, maintaining high service standards, and helping homeowners identify issues early before they develop into larger, more costly repairs.

Angel Galvan

Angel Galvan

Trained Service Provider

Gustavo “Gus” Aldama

Gustavo “Gus” Aldama

Restoration Technician

Gus is a restoration technician at Patriot Plumbing, Rooter & Restoration. He has been working in the restoration field since 2019 and joined the Patriot team in 2022.

With hands-on field experience, Gus supports restoration services across residential properties — assisting with damage assessment, service coordination, and project execution. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, helping provide clear communication for a wider range of customers.

James Orellana

James Orellana

Senior Service Provider

James is a Senior Service Provider with over a decade of hands-on plumbing experience. He began working in the plumbing trade in 2010 and has been trained extensively in residential plumbing systems, working closely with senior leadership to develop his technical skills and field expertise.

James specializes in diagnosing and resolving complex plumbing issues, supporting both standard service calls and larger, more challenging projects. He has a strong interest in water filtration systems and is experienced in the installation of whole-house filtration solutions.

More of our team

Names you’ll hear in reviews.

Patriot trucks roll with more techs than the four profiled above. These first names show up repeatedly in customer reviews — the techs who actually show up at the door.

Mark

Patriot Tech

Fred

Patriot Tech

Dino

Patriot Tech

Mike

Patriot Tech

Want to see a tech you’ve worked with profiled here? Send them our way at info@patriotrooter.com.

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