GRANT RAWLINS
PRESIDENT
R&B WIRE PRODUCTS
WHY: Leads longstanding, family-owned utility cart and equipment manufacturer based in Santa Ana. Third-generation leader of R&B Wire.
IN THE NEWS: Promoted to president in 2023. Spent over a year overhauling R&B Wire’s Enterprise Resource Planning system.
NOTABLE: R&B started in 1946; acquired by Rawlins’ grandfather, Rea, in 1966. Signature laundry carts featured on TV shows, such as “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “Desperate Housewives.” Movies include “Anchorman 2,” “Wayne’s World” and “Catch Me If You Can.”
QUOTABLE: “What motivates me every day is my responsibility to continuously improve all aspects of our business—from our team and culture to our products, infrastructure and processes. This is all made possible with our team’s dedication and hard work.”
