About
Us
At EOH, we believe in the power of ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company, our people are at the heart of everything we do—driving innovation, delivering excellence, and shaping the future of our industry. Through our family of companies, we provide world-class solutions in motion control, automation, and fluid power, serving a diverse range of industries with expertise and dedication. Our employee-owners take pride in their work, knowing that their success directly contributes to the success of the company, our customers, and each other.
Safety is Our #1
Priority
We are committed to a safe workplace through our comprehensive HSE program, ensuring employees receive regular training and proper protective equipment. We’ve also strengthened our focus on cybersecurity to protect our data and communications. Safety—both physical and digital—is at the core of everything we do.
Commitment to
Quality
Quality drives everything we do at EOH. With ISO 9001-certified companies and a focus on continuous improvement, we ensure high standards, reliable results, and exceptional customer service.
Leadership Team
Richard Neels
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Martin
President
Michael Davis
Corporate Attorney
Paul Oliphant
Chief Financial Officer
Evan Trapp
VP, Information Technology
Jennifer Munro
Chief Operations Officer
Patrick Strimple
Human Resources Director
Lauren Cooper
Senior Director of Marketing
Board of Directors
Richard Neels
David Tyler
Mark Helm
Kevin Hayes
Randy Bishop
David Thun
Eric Martin
Our History
January 1951
Hydraquip
Corporation Founded
January 1985
ESOP Implemented
January 1995
Expanded to Louisiana
March 2002
Acquired AHC in Oklahoma
January 2007
Restructured to form EOH & three divisions
September 2008
Formed Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc. (SIT)
January 2009
Expanded into Arizona & New Mexico
May 2013
Acquired Huber, Inc.
July 2013
Acquired GCC in Tampa, FL(formerly Gulf Controls Company)
September 2014
Acquired Emrick & Hill in Denver, CO
May 2015
Acquired Logical Controls Concepts, now Hyraquip Electric Systems
November 2018
Acquired Valin Fluid Power in Washington & Oregon, now division of GCC
June 2021
Acquired CS Controls in Houma, LA, now division of SIT.
October 2021
Acquired Flint Hydraulics in Memphis, TN (a division of Hydraquip)
June 2024
Hydraquip expanded Danfoss products into Colorado, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas
April 2025
GCC Expanded Rexroth Mobile capabilities into North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia.