Our Team

At the heart of our success is a team of experienced, forward-thinking leaders dedicated to driving innovation, growth, and excellence. With a wealth of expertise across industries, our executive team brings strategic vision, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to achieving our mission. Together, they empower our people, inspire progress, and lead Farwest toward a future of limitless possibilities.

Tarrus Richardson

CEO

  • Founded IMB in 2010
  • Acquired Farwest Corrosion in November 2022
  • 25+ years in PE: Invested $200M+ of equity capital as a co-founding partner of ICV Partners
  • B.S. Accounting, Purdue University
  • MBA, Harvard Business School

Kenji Gailey

President

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2022
  • 20+ Years in Engineering, Construction, Products & Operations Leadership
  • B.S. Engineering Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • NACE/AMPP Member since 2010, Certified Coatings Inspector, CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician

John Rettig

Vice President of Services

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2019
  • 15+ Years in Cathodic Protection Engineering & Construction
  • B.S. Engineering Electrical Engineering, San Diego State University
  • NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP4)

Linda Rodrigues

Vice President, Business Development

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2018
  • 25+ years in the cathodic protection and corrosion control industry
  • NACE/AMPP Member since 2010, served as chapter board member (Sponsorship Chair & Member-at-Large Chair)
  • CP1-Cathodic Protection Tester Certification

Tammie Arrata

Head of National Accounts

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2025
  • 30 years' experience in sales leadership with a background in cathodic protection and missile defense
  • NACE/AMPP Member since 2012, served as chapter board member (Chair of the Board)

Laura Bauer

Strategic Relationship Manager

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2010
  • 18 + years’ experience in sales and operations leadership within cathodic protection
  • B.A. Social Science, Stony Brook University
  • NACE/AMPP Member since 2007, served as chapter board member for multiple committees including AUCSC (Executive Committee), AMPP Philadelphia Section (Past Chair, currently Vice Chair), EPCC (Arrangements Chair), member of SOGO (Society of Gas Operators)

Daljit Singh

Vice President, Products

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2024
  • 15+ years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, and Engineering
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  • MBA, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Paul Kim

Director of Construction

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2024
  • 20 years of construction leadership experience with >10 years of cathodic protection experience
  • B.A. Environmental Analysis and Design, University of California, Irvine
  • Previously held NACE Cathodic Protection (CP2) Certification, Member of NACE/AMPP starting in 2009

Gary Graham

Director of Engineering

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2024
  • 20 years of civil and cathodic protection engineering experience
  • B.S. Civil Engineering, Oregon Institute of Technology
  • Professional Engineer (PE), NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP4)

Sean Cahill

Director of Operations

  • Joined Farwest Corrosion in 2011
  • 15+ Years in Operations, Construction and Warehouse Management
  • NACE Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2), Member of NACE/AMPP since 2014

Brent Shemet

Controller

  • Joined Farwest in 2019
  • 20+ Years Accounting and Financial Reporting Experience
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • B.A. in Business Administration/Finance, California Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA

Troy Rankin

Senior Advisor

  • Joined Farwest in 1978
  • 46+ Years within the cathodic protection and corrosion control industry.
  • NACE/AMPP Member since January 1979, served as board member (LA Section & Regional Board Member)
  • Sold majority ownership to IMB Partners in 2022

Join the Farwest Team

At Farwest, we’re more than just a team — we’re a community of innovators, thinkers, and doers. If you’re passionate about making an impact, growing your skills, and collaborating with like-minded professionals, this is the place for you. Explore opportunities to shape the future with us.

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Join the Farwest Team

At Farwest, we’re more than just a team — we’re a community of innovators, thinkers, and doers. If you’re passionate about making an impact, growing your skills, and collaborating with like-minded professionals, this is the place for you. Explore opportunities to shape the future with us.

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