86 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP David Meade is a respected industry executive and hydraulic hose and components expert with over 20 years of leadership and management experience. Since 2016, he has served as the operations manager and co-owner of Katy Hydraulics LLC, where his strategic direction has been instrumental in expanding the company’s footprint, improving operational efficiency and delivering essential hydraulic solutions at competitive market prices. Under Mr. Meade’s leadership, Katy Hydraulics has grown from a small family-run business into a thriving, medium-sized enterprise. Today, the company operates three locations across Katy, Waller and Columbus, Texas, with additional retail outlets planned for the near future. Mr. Meade’s customer-first approach has enabled the company to successfully serve vital industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and infrastructure, both locally and regionally. Mr. Meade leads a reliable team of 14 employees and continues to drive business growth through an unwavering focus on quality, urgency and community-based service. His efforts have significantly reinforced Katy Hydraulics’ brand presence in the greater Houston area, ensuring the company remains a trusted name in hydraulic hose fabrication and supply. A strong believer in nurturing the next generation of hydraulic experts, Mr. Meade attributes his continued success to a mix of hard work, mentorship, relationship-building and a deep respect for blue-collar trades. As an active member of the National Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD), he regularly advocates for the importance of skilled labor and hands-on expertise in driving industrial progress. Looking ahead, Mr. Meade plans to expand operations further by launching additional retail stores and establishing a centralized distribution hub. He also founded a second company focused on supplying those locations, underscoring his long-term vision for accessible, reliable, and scalable hydraulic solutions. When he is not leading his team or expanding his businesses, he enjoys hunting, shooting, cooking and spending quality time with his wife and three children. DAVID MEADE OPERATIONS MANAGER, CO-OWNER Katy Hydraulics LLC Katy, TX
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