Leadership

Mark purchased Pneumatic and Hydraulic Company in 2003, and since then has been responsible for the growth of the company into new regions, as well as the expansion of products and service lines. With over 40 years of sales and management experience, most of which had been with a leading company providing temporary power generation on a global level, Mark’s experience in business development and managing customer relations has proven key to the phenomenal growth of PHC.

Bret purchased Pneumatic and Hydraulic Company after 14 years of working for a leading business that provided temporary generator and air systems, serving in multiple capacities such as operations management, inventory management, software design, and implementation. Bret attributes the success of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Company to a core philosophy of serving customers and integrating that mantra into every aspect of the operational process.

Jeff was the first employee to join Bret and Mark’s newly acquired business venture, serving in a variety of roles that represent the grassroots growth of the company. His current position as Manager of the Baton Rouge branch reflects his technical proficiency for the vast inventory of products and components PHC offers. Jeff’s expertise on the company’s superior product line also comes from the factory training he received from top manufacturers, such as Haskel, Butech, SMC, and more.

Kory joined PHC nearly a decade ago, rising through the ranks from Account Manager to General Manager of the Broussard branch. His deep technical expertise in pneumatic and hydraulic systems, combined with a strong client-first approach, has driven consistent growth across the Gulf Coast market. With over 15 years in the industry, Kory brings hands-on leadership, strategic insight, and a proven track record of building lasting client relationships and operational excellence. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Louisiana.

Bobby brings over 20 years of operational leadership, from managing manufacturing floors to driving innovation in hydrogen energy. As General Manager of both Pneumatic and Hydraulic Company and Total Hydrogen Solutions, he leads strategic growth across traditional and emerging energy sectors. His background in the U.S. Navy and executive roles in oil and gas and manufacturing sharpened his focus on precision, performance, and sustainable progress across the Gulf Coast and beyond.

With over 20 years of experience across the oil and gas, manufacturing, fluid power systems, and power distribution industries, Jerry brings deep technical and leadership expertise to the organization. He is responsible for engineering leadership, product development, and driving scalable manufacturing and business growth across the enterprise. Previously, Jerry held roles at Knight Oil Tools and R&R Manufacturing. He holds an MBA and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisiana.

With over 30 years of experience across the energy and software industries, John brings extensive expertise in strategic sales leadership. He is responsible for strategic sales leadership, major account development, and relationship management. Previously, John held roles at Aggreko, TUV, Rally Software, GitLab, and Remote. He holds an MBA from the University of Denver and a B.S. in Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder.

With 30 years of experience across the oil and gas, manufacturing, power, food & beverage, and agriculture industries, José Gonzalez brings deep technical expertise in electrical and controls engineering. He is responsible for technical oversight on electrical and controls engineering, design and development of electrical systems, and ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards. Previously, José held roles at Knight Oil Tools, R&R Manufacturing, Vinos San Cristobal S.A., and Central 30 de Noviembre. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Technological University of Havana.

With 12 years of experience across the food and beverage, oil and gas, and power industries, Jessica brings strong financial leadership to the enterprise. She is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing closing processes, leading the accounting team, and conducting critical financial analysis. Previously, Jessica held roles at GE Oil & Gas, The Wright Group, and FDF Energy Services (formerly known as Francis Drilling Fluids). She holds a B.S. in Accounting from Upper Iowa University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Northwestern State University.

With 14 years of experience across the energy (renewable, oil/gas, hydrogen), engineering, and industrial industries, Rachel brings a strong track record in strategic growth. She is responsible for enterprise growth via brand management, public relations, lead generation, national event circuits, and more across all companies. Previously, Rachel held roles at The Shaw Group, KP Engineering, and NYSE: NOV. She holds an EMBA from the University of Houston and a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Louisiana.

Gad brings 18 years of experience spanning manufacturing sectors including food, oil and gas, shipbuilding, PPE, and power distribution. He brings a broad, cross-industry perspective to the enterprise. Gad is responsible for Quality, Safety, and HR. Previously, he held roles at SafeSource Direct, Metal Shark, Palfinger, Bruce Foods, and Aramark. Gad holds an MS in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and a B.A. in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

With 28 years of experience across the manufacturing, medical, chemical, and oil and gas industries, Patti brings extensive expertise in procurement leadership. She is responsible for overseeing procurement functions within the organization, including supplier management, risk mitigation, cost optimization, and ensuring operational efficiency. Previously, Patti held roles at SafeSource Direct, LLC, Ensco International, Halliburton Manufacturing, and The Bayou Companies. She holds an MBA from Nicholls State University and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Louisiana.

With 6 years of experience in the power generation and office systems industries, Ricky serves as IT Manager. He is responsible for leading the enterprise IT department, and managing all information technology infrastructure, security, core systems, compliance, and more. Previously, he held a role at Louisiana Office Systems. Ricky holds an Associate’s degree in Computer Network Administration from Remington College.