Leadership
250+ years of combined experience
01 / Ownership
Ownership
Mark Mire
Owner & CEO
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 Adams
Owner
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.
2006
Serving the Gulf Coast since
4,000+
Generators and energy systems serviced
30+
Certified technicians
6
Offices in Texas and Louisiana, plus 2 service areas
02 / Branches
Branch Leadership
Barry Gautreau
General Manager - Broussard, La.
With 6 years at the company and 36 years in the power generation industry, Barry brings deep industry knowledge and hands-on leadership to the organization. He is responsible for branch operations and sales. Previously, Barry held roles at Aggreko and United Rentals.
Marc Barnett
General Manager (Interim) - Katy, Texas
With 14 years at the company and 27 years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair, including 15 years in power generation, Marc brings strong operational expertise to the organization. He is responsible for service, safety, and company operations. Previously, Marc held a role at Boyer Incorporated and served in the United States Marine Corps.
Jeff Mire
General Manager - Baton Rouge, La.
Jeff was the first employee to join Mark and Bret’s newly acquired business, serving in a variety of roles that reflect the grassroots growth of the company. Today he leads the Baton Rouge location, where his technical knowledge and hands-on experience help customers get the equipment, service, and support they need.
03 / Corporate
Corporate Leadership
Jerry Babb, MBA
VP of Engineering
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 all companies. 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.
José Gonzalez
Technical Director
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.
Jessica Kennedy
Corporate Controller
With 3 years at the company and 12 years of experience across the food and beverage, oil and gas, and power industries, Jessica brings strong financial leadership to the organization. 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.
Rachel Osmond, MBA
Director of Marketing
With 13 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 strategic 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.
John May, MBA
VP of Sales & Business Development
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.
Gad Painter, MS
Director of QHSE
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 organization. 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.
Patti Olds, MBA
Director of Procurement
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.
Ricky LeBlanc
IT Manager
With 5 years at the enterprise and 6 years of experience in the power generation and office systems industries, Ricky serves as IT Manager, responsible for 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.
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