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Every family deserves to enjoy wellness be an accessible and simple part of the spaces they use everyday.

Elite Water Systems was created in 2006 to meet the need for true indoor air and water quality across America.

The problem is that our indoor air and water quality does not meet the standard of common sense. We think clear and we assume its clean. Unfortunately, countless stories like those that made the news in Flint, Michigan are all too common in homes across America. Often times, if a chemical or contaminant isn't addressed by regulations then it simply isn't removed; even if the science shows it isn't safe. It's time we addressed this problem immediately.
Our mission is to create and deliver easy access to the best indoor health and wellness solutions for air and water. Why? Because we believe that homeowners deserve to live without health and wellness constraints.

Meet Our Team

Erik Bernal

Erik Bernal

Founder & CEO

Originally from Winters, Texas, now residing in San Antonio, Erik Bernal is married to Heidi Bernal and the father of five beautiful girls. He is an honors graduate of the University of Tennessee receiving a B.S. in Logistics with a minor in Marketing in 2003. Erik started his career with Accenture in Atlanta as an information technology consultant working with SunTrust Bank and the State of North Carolina. He moved on from Accenture in the fall of 2004 working as a sales representative for Schindler Elevator in New Orleans.

When Hurricane Katrina struck southern Louisiana in August of 2005, Bernal became extremely concerned with the environmental impact. Thus began his journey with water quality. He began working in various roles in the Central U.S., understanding the challenges of inadequate water quality. In August of 2007, he was provided an exclusive contract with GE Water and Pentair Water Filtration for San Antonio, Texas. He has since expanded his territory to include Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Nevada, and soon to be moving his products into the Southeast. Currently, Elite Water Systems is manufacturing and distributing water and air quality solutions in multiple market segments including residential and commercial construction as well as yachts in the high-end marine industry.

Since 2016, Bernal has progressively built his organization into a total home wellness-driven organization focused on indoor air quality, water quality and smart plumbing solutions working with over 60 home builders including many in the Top 10. Erik and his team are recognized as thought leaders in the residential industry providing environmentally sound and pandemic-ready solutions that are affordable and scalable across all market segments. Today, Bernal enjoys spending his free time with his wife and daughters traveling as well as attending sporting events.

Kathy Cabello

Kathy Cabello

Chief Operations Officer

Kathy Cabello joined Elite Water Systems in October 2010 and was named Chief Operations Officer in March 2021. She has served in several roles within Elite Water including Account Manager and Operations Manager, where she placed a strong focus on customer satisfaction and process improvement. In her current role, Kathy is responsible for leading business operations and innovation, client acquisition, and relations, and facilitating growth. Prior to joining Elite Water, Kathy spent a number of years in the real estate industry, both as an agent and manager. Kathy, a San Antonio native, considers it a great privilege to be a part of its growth in the new home and wellness industries. She is a mother to two college students and enjoys family, church, sports, travel, and volunteering in her free time.

Nick Kuhns

Nick Kuhns

Territory Manager

Nick Kuhns joined Elite Water as an Account Manager in 2016.  He brings over 10 years of sales experience working with Fortune 500 companies to this position as well as an entrepreneurial drive from his years as a past business owner.  Nick works with various home builders throughout San Antonio and the surrounding area building relationships with their sales teams and educating new and existing home buyers on the benefits of clean water and air in their homes. Nick, originally from Michigan, is a graduate of Central Michigan University but is a diehard University of Michigan fan.  (Go Blue!) When he’s not watching Michigan sports, he’s watching his daughter, Madison, play soccer and enjoys spending time with his wife, Cherri.

Ed Cox

Ed Cox

Territory Manager

Ed joined Elite Water in September of 2018 as an Account Manager.  He comes to us with over 20 years of sales, service, and marketing experience, with the last 12 as a sales consultant for new home builders.  Ed was promoted to Territory Manager this year, which allows him to be a greater benefit to our partners.  He’s keenly aware of how important relationships are and takes great care in the education of our builder partners and homeowners on the importance of pure air and water. Ed is originally from Illinois, but has spent the last 25 years here in San Antonio where he met his wife Leslie, of 18 years.  When he’s not working, you might find him cycling or kayaking with his family, or watching his son Aiden play the drums, looking for his first gig!

Chris Erhard

Chris Erhard

Account Manager

Chris is an Account Manager at Elite Water Systems, where he assists clients with customizing a whole home treatment plan based on their individual needs; including whole home water treatment, drinking water systems, and air purification options. With a demonstrated history of working in the automotive, sports, fitness, health wellness, real estate, and engineering industry; Chris has developed a great passion and knack for creating a positive customer experience. Chris helps to create and maintain positive relationships with our builder partners and end customers with his honest and straight forward approach. Chris is a husband and father of 2 from Ohio. In addition to spending time with his family he enjoys sports, style, automobiles, and horology.

Glenda Lynch

Glenda Lynch

Account Manager

Glenda recently joined the Elite Water Team. She has over 5 years of sales experience with homeowners in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Glenda enjoys working with builder partners to help provide the most positive experience for all homeowners. Glenda has been married to her husband Allan for almost 20 years, they enjoy watching their daughter Maddie play volleyball and listening to her play her violin at her orchestra concerts.

Gerald Stanley

Gerald Stanley

Account Manager

Gerald Stanley recently joined Elite Water Systems in Austin, Texas as an account manager in 2021. Gerald's expertise extends over 15 years in both wholesale and retail sales markets. As a native Austinite Gerald is aware of the ever changing landscape of Austin and the surrounding areas. Now here in San Antonio, he understands the unique needs of each homeowner and works diligently to provide the best water and air quality solutions Elite Water Systems has to offer.

Wesley Stigger

Wesley Stigger

Account Manager

Wesley Stigger joined Elite Water Systems in 2020 as a technician and was quickly promoted to account manager. In this role, Wesley's expertise and knowledge of air and water filtration products help him find the very best solutions for his customer's homes and offices. Wesley's passion for health and wellness is evident not only professionally, but personally as well. When Wesley is not helping customers he is working out, playing video games, and spending time with his wonderful family and friends.

Mike Marquez

Mike Marquez

Service Manager

Mike Marquez is the Service and Safety Manager at Elite Water Systems. He has been with Elite Water since August, 2009 and climbed the ranks to his current position January, 2014. Mike oversees the service team and his responsibilities include ensuring employee safety and service department procurement and productivity. He believes in the importance of bringing quality water to every San Antonio homeowner. Mike is a TCEQ Class III licensed installer and experienced with many different types of water treatment. He is also OSHA certified. Mike is from San Antonio, Texas and loves to go to the shooting range and spend time with his family.

Julie Gutierrez

Julie Gutierrez

Quality Assurance Manager

Julie Gutierrez has served the customers of Elite Water Systems since January 2014 and most recently, as the Quality Assurance Manager since December 2017. She serves as a liaison between the customer and company, ensuring a positive experience with Elite Water. Julie is an expert in communicating, customer service, and follow-up. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activates, spending time with my family, and gourmet cooking.

How We’re Different

Unlike many water softener companies and wellness providers, we are here not merely to sell a product but to provide a full wellness experience that improves the way we all live, play, and work in the spaces that we dwell. By focusing on indoor water and air quality; we're improving the environmental resources we use the most in our lives. With new innovations and future integrations in the horizon as well as the help of our excellent partners and builders, we aim to revolutionize spaces all over the country by making wellness automatic and simple; just the way it should be.

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Customers are thrilled with the results and the experience.

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