Precision-Machined
Solutions for the Oilfield

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Leadership & Team

Mingo is led by a tight-knit team of engineers and oilfield veterans who combine technical know-how with a deep understanding of field operations. With decades of collective experience, their leadership ensures Mingo delivers what matters most: products that work, service that shows up, and support that never sleeps.

40 Years of
experience

For over four decades, Mingo Manufacturing has proudly supported the oilfield industry with precision-machined components, specialty equipment, and unmatched service. Built from a legacy of hands-on experience and hard-earned trust, our operations have grown from a small shop in Oklahoma to a respected partner across North America.
Through changing markets and evolving technology, our commitment to quality, reliability, and fast turnaround times has remained the same because in this industry, performance matters and downtime isn’t an option.

what sets us apart

what
sets us apart

01

QUALITY

Every part is built for precision and performance

02

SERVICE

24/7 support and fast delivery are non-negotiable

03

INTEGRITY

Straightforward, honest communication and long-term client trust

OUR CORE
VALUES

OUR CORE VALUES

MINGO AND
THE LEGACY
OF THE ESP

VIEW OUR FULL HISTORY
1916

Arutunoff develops the first submersible electric motor and centrifugal pump for use in water wells, mines, and ships.

1923

Arutunoff immigrates to the U.S. with his electric submersible pump design.

1928

Bart Manufacturing is founded in Bartlesville, OK, and builds the first practical ESPs for oil wells.

1930

REDA Pump Company is formed with support from Phillips Petroleum; becomes the sole ESP provider for nearly 30 years.

1959

Centrilift enters the ESP market, bypassing REDA’s patents and creating proprietary designs.

1981

Mingo Manufacturing is founded by Ron and Ray Witten and Terry Ingle to machine adapter kits for REDA and Centrilift equipment.

1983

Mingo builds its first test bench and expands into ESP system testing.

1985

Sister company SOS (Submersible Oil Services) is launched to handle sales and service alongside Mingo's testing capabilities.

1990

Mingo sells ESP and SOS divisions to Wood Group, continuing as a leading machine shop.

2011–
2020

Industry undergoes major consolidation with acquisitions by GE, Halliburton, Dover, and ChampionX, reshaping the ESP landscape.

2024

NOV acquires Extract, continuing the wave of integration across ESP technology and services.

OUR TEAM

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Gabriel Cochran

Director of Sales and Marketing

Graduate of OSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, boasting over 22 years of expertise in upstream oil and gas services and technical sales, specializing in ESP and HPS systems, with 16 years of comprehensive experience in domestic and international land and offshore installation projects.

Terry Ingle

President / Owner

Terry, a 1978 graduate of OSU in Mechanical Engineering and college friend of Ray, has over 40 years of experience in machining operations, including manual lathes, milling machines, and CNC programming. He began his career at Citi Services in Tulsa and co-founded Mingo Manufacturing with Ray in 1981.

Ray Witten

Vice President of Engineering / Owner

Ray Witten graduated in Mechanical Engineering from OSU in 1978. He joined Centrilift in 1980, then left in 1981 to start Mingo Manufacturing with his father, Ron Witten, a retired American Airlines machinist. Ray Witten and Terry Ingle have been co-owners of Mingo Manufacturing for over 40 years.

Justin Johnson

Business Manager

Graduated in 1993 from Rogers State University with a major in Organizational Leadership and Accounting. Possesses 13 years of management experience in the Oil and Gas Manufacturing industry. Responsible for overseeing daily operations, including transactions, purchasing, quoting, shipping, and receiving.

Brad Wittington

Production Manager

Brad brings over 30 years of extensive experience in machine shop operations. Having dedicated his entire career to Mingo, he has progressed through every shop floor position, starting from shipping and receiving. Recognized as the resident expert in machining operations, Brad also oversees the sales order process.

Jeremiah Walton

MINGO Product Line Manager

Jeremiah has over 20 years of expertise in manufacturing and mechanics. He started his career working alongside his father in the automotive repair industry before joining Mingo in 2016. Currently, he serves as the Mingo product line expert, managing all technical communication with the company's customer base.

Teresa Hofferber

Customer Service Representative

After joining Mingo in 2021, Teresa has been responsible for managing all purchase orders for the Mingo product line. She also interacts directly with our customers to ensure they receive what they need. Teresa plays a crucial role in our sales operations and is the first point of contact for all customer orders.

Kelsey McKinney

Engineering Manager, New Product Design and Development

Kelsey brings over 20 years of expertise in Oil and Gas Engineering and Design. After graduating from Tulsa University in 2003, Kelsey joined Centrilift as a Downhole Seal/Protector engineer. Kelsey joined Mingo in 2016, bringing his seal engineering expertise from Centrilft to continue the innovation of the mingo product line.

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