Local Business Spotlight | Joe Barker
NAME
Joe Barker
COMPANY
Petroleum Equipment, Inc (PEI)
POSITION
President & Senior Estimator and Designer
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?
15 years
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
Owners, General & Mechanical Contractors seeking expertise in fuel system design/build/maintenance
HOW AND WHY DID YOU GET STARTED IN YOUR FIELD OF WORK?
I was presented with the opportunity to join and grow a 4th generation, family-owned business in an industry that serves organizations who need reliable and efficient fuel systems to sustain their operations.
WHAT IS A BIG MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR INDUSTRY?
People associate us with all of the ills of the petroleum industry; yet our mission is to provide fuel systems and backup systems that protect lives and the environment.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Putting employees and customers in a position to grow and be successful. I am honored to be part of that journey.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING IN YOUR INDUSTRY?
Be tenacious about acquiring knowledge and experience, as well as find ways to serve others.
WHAT one BOOK WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?
The Tao Te Ching
WHAT HOBBIES, SPORTS, PASTIMES DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?
Hanging out at the lake, following my children's youth sports, model building
WHERE WAS YOUR LAST VACATION?
Dominican Republic
WHEN YOU WERE A KID, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Astronaut
CONTACT JOE HERE:
WEBSITE
https://petroleumequipmentinc.com/
PHONE
414.466.3000
EMAIL
jbarker@petroleumequipmentinc.com
LINKEDIN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebarkerpei/
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