Houston, TX – May 29, 2026 – Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. (EOH), the 100% employee-owned parent company of Hydraquip, Inc., GCC, and Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc. (SIT), today announced the promotion of Eric Martin as its Chief Executive Officer in addition to acting as its President.
Since being promoted to President of EOH in 2024, Eric has played a pivotal role in leading the organization through a period of exceptional growth and success in new markets. Over the past 18 months, EOH has achieved record revenue results while continuing to expand its capabilities, strengthen customer relationships, and invest in its employee-owned culture.
Eric’s journey with the EOH family began nearly two decades ago when he joined Hydraquip Corporation during his first internship while attending Texas A&M. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a strong technical aptitude, a customer-first mindset, and an ability to drive profitable growth across the organization. After transitioning from Hydraquip, Inc. to Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc. in 2021, Eric quickly advanced through leadership positions including Sales Director, Vice President of Sales of SIT Houston before being promoted to President of EOH in 2024.
As CEO and President, Eric will continue leading EOH’s long-term strategic vision with a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence, employee ownership, and innovation across the company’s family of businesses.
“Eric has proven himself to be an exceptional leader for our organization,” said Richard Neels, Chairman of the Board for EOH. “Over the past 18 months, he has helped drive outstanding financial performance while continuing to strengthen our culture, develop our people, and position the company for long-term success. Eric leads with integrity and a deep commitment to our employee-owners, customers, and manufacturing partners.”
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as CEO and President of EOH,” said Eric Martin. “This organization has been an important part of my life and career for many years, and I am incredibly proud of what our employee-owners have accomplished together. Our success is driven by the dedication, talent, and ownership mindset of our people, and I look forward to continuing to build upon the strong foundation we have created together.”
EOH, based in Houston, Texas, is the 100% employee-owned parent company of Hydraquip, Inc., GCC, and Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc. Together, these companies provide cutting-edge power, automation and structural solutions for marine, civil, industrial, and military applications, embodying a commitment to innovation and customer success.
For more information about EOH and its family of companies, please visit www.eoh-inc.com.
