The Pioneers of Multistage Centrifugal Surface Pumping
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
Speed You Can
Count On
We machine and deliver critical oilfield components faster than anyone in the industry — without compromising quality. Our turnaround times are measured in days, not weeks.
Made for
the Field
Every part we produce is built with real-world operations in mind. Designed to last. Easy to install. Backed by experience.
Customer-First
Manufacturing
Whether it’s a custom adapter kit or a one-off machine component, we collaborate with our customers to get it right — because your uptime is our priority.
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
MINGO AND
THE LEGACY
OF THE ESP
1893
Armais Sergeevich Arutunoff is born in Tiflis in the Russian Empire, to Armenian parents.
1894
The first oil-related electric pump patent is issued to Harry Pickett, using a downhole rotary electric motor with a plunger pump system.
1916
Arutunoff develops an early submersible electric motor and centrifugal pump for use in water wells, mines, and ships.
1918
Robert Newcomb receives a patent for an electro-magnetic engine designed to drive a reciprocating plunger pump, addressing failures in long
1923
Arutunoff immigrates to the United States but initially struggles to secure financial backing for his pump design.
1926
The first patent for a commercially operable electric submersible pump (ESP) is issued to Arutunoff, including the invention of the power cable use
1928
Bart Manufacturing is founded in Bartlesville, OK, and builds the first practical ESPs for oil wells.
1930s
Bart Manufacturing Company is renamed REDA Pump Company, representing “Russian Electrical Dynamo of Arutunoff.”
1930s
Arutunoff successfully demonstrates a working oilfield ESP, a self-contained unit capable of lifting oil from deep wells, replacing traditional mechanical lift systems.
1936
A Tulsa World article describes the ESP as a slim electric motor at the bottom of a well that “kicks oil to the surface.”
1938
Approximately two percent of U.S. oil production using artificial lift is powered by Arutunoff’s ESP technology.
Late 20th Century
REDA becomes the world’s largest manufacturer of ESP systems and is eventually acquired by Schlumberger.
1978
Armais Arutunoff passes away in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, leaving behind more than ninety U.S. patents and a lasting legacy in oil production technology.
2011–
2020
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
Gabriel C. Cochran
Director of Sales and Marketing
Graduate of OSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 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.