Jon Wright managing operations (all facets) day-to-day in the Longview office, shop, and warehouse.
Tom Hayes retired as of October, 2003.
Jim Wright moved to outside sales/customer service - or at least he is trying to focus all his time to that endeavor.
All necessary items are in place for another branch - EXCEPT PEOPLE and definition of location.
Basic Hydraulics Course still being developed. May be offered as a separate course through Kilgore College.
Tejas Hydraulics has recently been appointed as a distributor for Donaldson and is rapidly building inventory of filters, elements, strainers, and accessories.
Jon Wright will be rejoining Tejas Hydraulics after a two-year sabbatical to finish up a degree at The University of Texas at Austin. Jon will be investigating the possibilities of an AUSTIN operation for Tejas Hydraulics. Jon will be adding his 8-PLUS years of experience to the Tejas Hydraulics team once again.
In anticipation of opening another branch, many machine tools have already been purchased, a new cylinder tear-down bench is under construction - we are just looking for the right location and new people for the Austin operation.
Tejas Hydraulics has hired another mechanic trainee to work in Longview under Kirk's supervision. This will give Kirk more time for personal training, sales, computer upgrade tasks, and less HANDS ON time. By doing this it frees up everyone inside and adds to outside sales support.
Tejas Hydraulics is working on a Basic Hydraulics Course to be held for plant maintenance folks here in the Ark-La-Tex. This is being done because so many of our customers have requested an in-plant session with emphasis on their individual processes and products in use.