American Operator Partners With Anne the Plumber to Grow Local Ownership

Partnership allows experienced plumber to earn majority ownership over time

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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American Operator Holdings Co., a portfolio of American small businesses owned alongside skilled industry operators, has announced a partnership with Anne the Plumber, a trusted residential plumbing company serving Rhode Island communities since 2014. Through the partnership, American Operator is backing experienced industry operator Wilson Molina as CEO to lead day-to-day operations and, over time, earn majority ownership of the business. Anne-Marie Rosario Flores, Founder of Anne the Plumber, will remain actively involved during the transition, continuing to oversee customer relationships and mentor the team.

Why it matters

This partnership highlights American Operator's model of preserving local ownership by supporting the next generation of operators to grow enduring American companies. It allows an experienced plumber to earn majority ownership over time while the founder remains involved, ensuring the company maintains its high standards and service quality that the community has come to expect.

The details

Under the partnership, American Operator is backing Wilson Molina as CEO to lead day-to-day operations at Anne the Plumber. Over time, Molina will earn majority ownership of the business. Anne-Marie Rosario Flores, the Founder of Anne the Plumber, will remain actively involved during the transition, continuing to oversee customer relationships, mentor the team, and ensure the company maintains its high standards and service quality.

  • Anne the Plumber was founded in 2014.
  • The partnership between American Operator and Anne the Plumber was announced on March 1, 2026.

The players

American Operator Holdings Co.

A portfolio of great American small businesses owned alongside skilled industry operators.

Anne the Plumber

A trusted residential plumbing company serving Woonsocket, Providence, Smithfield, and surrounding Rhode Island communities since 2014.

Anne-Marie Rosario Flores

The Founder of Anne the Plumber, who will remain actively involved during the transition, continuing to oversee customer relationships and mentor the team.

Wilson Molina

An experienced industry operator who will lead day-to-day operations as CEO of Anne the Plumber and, over time, earn majority ownership of the business.

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What they’re saying

“I've worked alongside Wilson for years and mentored him. He understands our standards, our team, and the responsibility we have to this community. This partnership allows us to continue to grow locally and stay true to the relationships and values that built this company.”

— Anne-Marie Rosario Flores, Founder of Anne the Plumber (bakercityherald.com)

“American Operator made it possible for me to step into ownership by backing me with the resources and capital. My focus is supporting our team, learning from Anne's leadership, and continuing to serve the Rhode Island community with the same standards our customers expect.”

— Wilson Molina, CEO of Anne the Plumber (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

American Operator and Anne the Plumber will work together over time to transition majority ownership to Wilson Molina, the new CEO, while ensuring a smooth handoff and maintaining the company's high standards of service.

The takeaway

This partnership demonstrates American Operator's commitment to preserving local ownership and supporting the next generation of operators to grow enduring American companies. By backing experienced industry leaders like Wilson Molina, American Operator is helping to ensure that trusted local businesses like Anne the Plumber can continue serving their communities for years to come.