Our People

If you ever wondered why Don knows so much about the irrigation business, it's because he's been at it a very long time--since he was 14, in fact. Don worked on pump rigs in Ralls, Texas throughout high school and college. He graduated from Texas Tech with a B. S. degree in Agricultural Economics. After college, Don worked as an Account Analyst for Travelers Insurance Companies and as a Sales Engineer for Stewart and Stevenson. Diesel engines, pumps of all types and generators were his main focus. Don came to Muleshoe 1977 to start Irrigation Pumps and Power. In addition to his work at IPPI, Don serves on the Board of Directors of Muleshoe State Bank, as the Small Business Representative for the Llano Estacado Region O Water Planning Group and as a Director of the Texas Groundwater Association.

Don McElroy
	If you ever wondered why Don knows so much about the irrigation business, it's because he's been at it a very long time--since he was 14, in fact. Don worked on pump rigs in Ralls, Texas throughout high school and college. He graduated from Texas Tech with a B. S. degree in Agricultural Economics. After college, Don worked as an Account Analyst for Travelers Insurance Companies and as a Sales Engineer for Stewart and Stevenson. Diesel engines, pumps of all types and generators were his main focus. Don came to Muleshoe 1977 to start Irrigation Pumps and Power. In addition to his work at IPPI, Don serves on the Board of Directors of Muleshoe State Bank, as the Small Business Representative for the Llano Estacado Region O Water Planning Group and as a Director of the Texas Groundwater Association.
Eric McElroy
	Eric McElroy is a Muleshoe native who also started working in the irrigation business when he was 14. Eric always wanted to be in the irrigation business but decided to pursue other interests before coming back to Muleshoe in May 2000. Eric completed his B. A. degree in Advertising at Southern Methodist University and worked in the mortgage business in San Francisco. Eric manages IPPI operations with particular focus on drip irrigation and pump service work.
Wayne Peterson
	Wayne joined IPPI in 1979 after a long career with various agricultural companies. Wayne knows almost everything there is to know about center pivots and related parts. Some people say he can do his job with his eyes shut--look at the picture closely for evidence!!! He and his family moved to Muleshoe in 1969.
John Loucks
	John moved to this area in 1981 where he worked as Heavy Equipment Operator during construction of Tolk Station. He came to work for IPPI in 1986 as a helper on pump rigs. John began working with Center Pivots in 1988 until 2000 when he opened his own business, but continued to do contract work through IPPI. John came back to work for us in April of 2005 working with all facets of the company with particular focus on Electrical and Center Pivot Sales and Services.
Valdo Perez
	Valdo is the shop welder and metal fabricator. He’s a master with anything metal. If you can describe it, Valdo can make it. Valdo was the first IPPI employee and began his career as a pump rig operator.
Monica Snell
	Monica joined us in 2006. She came here from Weatherford, Texas, her Husband is a native of Muleshoe. She has 10 years experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping and General Office Management. She is responsible for Administrative Functions & trying to keep Eric organized.
Leonardo Gallegos (Leo)

Brett Williams

Manuel Flores

Jose Vasquez


In Memory of
H.W. Ring (Ringo)
	Ringo joined IPPI in 1979. He began his career in Paris, Texas where he worked in the electrical business. Later, he joined Gifford-Hill in Spearman, Texas before moving to Muleshoe in 1978. Ringo has been an indispensable part of the IPPI family since the business began. He Will Never Be Forgotten