Meet Johnny

John Hazen White, Jr.
Executive Chairman, Taco Family of Companies

When recession hit in the early 1990s, John Hazen White, Jr. convinced his father to restructure rather than relocate Taco (pronounced tay-ko), betting the company’s future on its Rhode Island workforce. Three decades later, that decision transformed a regional manufacturer into a global enterprise operating across three continents while remaining rooted in Cranston. Through the White Family Foundation, he supports education, civic reform, the arts, and community projects across Rhode Island. 

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“When people are happy and safe and their families have the chance to grow and prosper, the rest is going to happen.”
— Johnny
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Matt Boline
Executive Producer

As executive producer, Matt Boline guides strategy and oversees the production of Lookout Rhode Island in collaboration with John Hazen White Jr.

An Emmy Award–winning media executive, Boline leads Beauline Media creating high-profile content for NFL Films, Bose, Pepsi, and other major brands while also pioneering innovative NIL programs that connect collegiate athletes with meaningful partnerships.

Before launching his own company Boline served as vice president of creative services and programming at NBCUniversal, where he developed brand strategy and marketing campaigns for some of the largest media markets in the country, including New York and Philadelphia.

Based in Rhode Island, Boline was drawn to Lookout Rhode Island by John Hazen White Jr.’s deep commitment to his employees and community.

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Founded in 1920, Taco is a global leader in hydronic and water-based solutions for HVAC, plumbing, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cranston, Rhode Island, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Taco designs and manufactures pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and advanced controls. Guided by a century of innovation and integrity, the family-owned company partners with customers worldwide to deliver efficient, sustainable systems backed by expert support and a culture of collaboration.