Carl Fromen
President
What are you happiest doing when you are not working?
Traveling, snowboarding and scuba diving
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?
Taking the chance on starting Houston Heavy Machinery back in 2012 and building it up to what it is today.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Taking care of our team, which I think of as my family.
John Hardin
Vice President
When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up:
Was not worried about it. Just too busy playing outside.
Name a few of your daily habits:
Coffee.
Name three pet peeves:
Being late, gum smacking, and slow drivers.
Dawn Babbie
VP of Finance
What are three words you would use to describe you?
Positive, Nurturing, Workaholic
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My work family, my family at home, and knowing so many people rely on me.
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
At a music festival or cooking!
Andrea Senior
Controller
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU?
Full of Life and Love!
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Indulging in a self-care spa day to pamper myself and recharge.
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Dancing & lip syncing to my favorite songs! :)
Leslie Ogrodowicz
Marketing Manager
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
I don't know.....but there will be signs.
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?
My children
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Lake Como, Italy
Zac Helms
Sales Manager
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
Progression, not Perfection.
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Playing golf with my Fiancé.
NAME THREE PET PEEVES:
Smacking Food, Clutter, and Tardiness
Chad Lucas
Rental Manager
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
OUTGOING, RELIABLE, CONFIDENT
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
GOLF, HUNTING, FISHING, COOKING, FAMILY
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
NFL PLAYER
Jason Sheffield
Service Manager
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Spending time on the lake or in the mountains with family and friends
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Race Pro Supercross
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Buy a large ranch.
Brenda Noble
Executive Assistant
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Eating tacos. Although I guess I could do that while working too..
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, 'Would an idiot do that?' and if they would, I do not do that thing.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Tacos. Specifically money for buying tacos.
Debbie McGuire
Accountant
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My upbringing. Nothing was ever given to me, I had to work for what I wanted.
NAME A FEW OF YOUR DAILY HABITS?
Listening to live music, going to the beach and hanging out with good friends
What are you happiest doing when you are not working?
Listening to podcast, playing with my puppies, cleaning
Val Buchanan
Human Resources
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
A Doctor like my father
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Traveling and Skiing
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?
My daughter Esperanza
Ivan Maya
Content Creator
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
There’s no failure either you win or learn. 📝
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
Outgoing, goofy, and creative.
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Spending the time with my little family or playing soccer.
Natalie Harris
Collections Representative
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
Loyal, tenacious, driven
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
"If there's one thing I love second to revenge, it's being underestimated."
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My relationship with Amazon.
Johanna Lee
Accounts Receivable
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Astronomer
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
CrossFit & Photography
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My two boys :)
Scott Story
Sales and Rental Coordinator
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Race Professional Motocross/Supercross
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
Lake House & Ranch with my Wife and Kids
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Playing with my kids, riding dirt bikes & shooting.
Chris Turner
Asset Manager
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Join the Air Force
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Fishing & gaming
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?
We love cats
Ryan Guerrero
Field Service Supervisor
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Automotive engineer
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Wrenching on old classic cars and trucks.
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
"You'll accomplish more if you start now."
Carlos Lugo
Maintenance Manager
What are you happiest doing when you are not working?
Spending time with my son
What are three words you would use to describe you?
Hard working, responsible, honest
On Sunday mornings you can usually find me?
In the church
April Pizarro
Accounting Specialist
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
The beach
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Gardening and traveling
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Exploring new places and trying out different cuisines
Nancy Allen
Service Administrator
What are three words you would use to describe you?
Simple, sweet and fun
On Sunday mornings you can usually find me?
Going to church
When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
PE Teacher
Daniella Vasquez
Service Coordinator
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
Cheerful, Reliable, & Trustworthy
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
Everything happens for a reason. Trust the timing.
Favorite way to spend my day off?
Getting my nails & eyelashes done and washing my car.
Emely Thornton
Receptionist
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Visit new coffee places
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Interior designer
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
Colombia with my Family
John Hammond
Sales
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Golfing, Cooking out. Hanging with Family on the back porch
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE BEST SKILLS THAT YOU BRING TO YOUR JOB?
Organization, loyalty and honesty
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?
Dog - Great Dane, Best breed ever!!!
Brian Raffety
Sales
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Spending time with family & friends outdoors.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My family and taking care of others!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Purchase a bunch of equipment and help hhm succeed even more!
Cole Rinn
Sales
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
TX Hill Country
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Purchase Land
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Hunting ,Fishing ,Cooking
Cameron Rogers
Sales
Name 3 pet peeves?
People rude to waiters , taking too long to tell story , right lane going straight
What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?
Reliability, problem solve, and work ethic
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
Honest , articulate , generous
Alejandro Esparza
Sales
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Riding my dirt bike & being with my family
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU?
Reliable and one call away
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Alberta, Canada
Marcelo Puente
International Sales
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
At the Beach
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?
I love dogs
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Buy a house on the beach.
Eric Youngblood
Sales
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
A fighter pilot.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Working on older tractors or farm equipment
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Call my family and tell them that we have been blessed and help them out financially.
Kyle Jenkins
Sales
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
Spontaneous, outdoorsy, wild
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
Broken Bow Oklahoma and Alaska
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
No one cares. Work harder
Donald Konieczny
Takeuchi Sales
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Time with family in or and spending time in or around large bodies of water.
NAME THREE PET PEEVES:
Being on time, being organized, and policing behind oneself.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Being able to provide for others.
TJ Kwiatkowski
Takeuchi Sales
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Spending time with the family
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
Offshore fishing
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Fishing, Hunting, Cooking
Corey Griffin
Parts Manager
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
Treat people how you want to be treated
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Get a lawyer & Accountant
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Money
Robert Galetti
Parts Sales
WHAT ARE YOU FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Golf & Fishing
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?
Dog
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Somewhere on the coast
Mark Makohon
Shop Supervisor
What are you happiest doing when you are not working?
Going to the river and riding my Harley
When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Superman
Name a few of your daily habits?
Living life, work and BBQ
Clayton Schubert
Field Service Technician
Darrell Waak
Field Service Technician
Alex Rodriguez
Field Service Technician
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Fishing, Hunting, Roping
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Start my own business
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Riding Horses
Jose Soto
Field Service Technician
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Spending time with family
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?
Paying off my mortgage
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Invest in real estate & help people out financially
Hunter Spacek
Field Service Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Fishing in the bay & hunting at deer lease
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Hog Hunting, Fishing, riding ATV's
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Give back to the people that got me where I am today.
Erik Wedin
Field Service Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Fishing
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Tell my wife to pack a bag and disappear somewhere in the Caribbean
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Fishing
Teddy Bass
Field Service Technician
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?
Cat dad
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
So I can Play Hard
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Get back to work
Christopher Goin
Field Service Technician
NAME THREE PET PEEVES:
Lack of attention to detail, lack of pride in work, lack of empathy
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?
Chickens, dogs, and cats. For chickens, 2 Americaunas, 2 American Leghorns, and 2 Goldens. For dogs, a Yorkie and a Chocolate-American-Bullador. For cats, all rescues- a Tortoiseshell Calico, a Tuxedo-black, a Gray-Black, and a Dilute Calico.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Providing for my wife and kids. I enjoy fixing what is broken, and learning as I go, but making sure my family is provided for takes it up a few notches.
Clint Holt
Field Service Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Car shows, working on my car and truck.
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
Car show on a Friday night
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My wife and kids and goals that we have.
Jason Rodriguez
Field Service Technician
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Lawyer
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU?
Loyal
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My daughters
Xavier Santiago
Field Service Technician
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
Puerto Rico
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Wrenching on cars
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
An engineer
Justin Owens
Preventative Maintenance
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Cooking
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
Honest, Funny, Loyal
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Wife & Kids
Gerardo Chavez
Technician
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Police Officer
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Relaxing
WHAT'S YOU "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
No pasa nada
Lorenzo Moreno
Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Being with my family
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Fishing and building stuff
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Invest in real estate and give to the needy
Jorge Garcia
Technician
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
To feel satisfied with my results
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?
My skills & knowledge
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Travel
Uber Garcia
Technician
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Buy a house
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
My Family
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Mexico
Patrick Bramble
Technician
WHEN YOU WERE 10, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Race car driver
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
BBQ-ing
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Relaxing
Oliverio Bustos
Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Be with Family and having fajitas
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?
My kids
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
El Campo, Mexico
David Lara
Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Sleeping
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Working on cars
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT KIND?
A dog and a rabbit
David Aitken
Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Connecting with old friends/cooking
NAME THREE PET PEEVES:
Mess area/lazy people/a vehicle on the inside
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
Let your yes be yes and your no be no
Daniel Valdez
Technician
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Buy a big piece of land with a house, shop, and pond.
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY DAY OFF?
Working on old trucks or hunting.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?
Growing my career and building wealth.
Cleo Davis
Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Rodeoing with my family and friends
WHAT ARE THREE WORDS YOU WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
Funny, crazy, happy
WHAT'S YOUR "MOTTO" OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
Be better today than you was yesterday
Pepe Casteñada
Technician
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Watch soccer
IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD DO?
Open a business
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
In Mexico
