Our Staff

Rising Star Hydraulics has a core belief of outstanding customer service. You can expect great service on all orders placed with us. We track your order from purchase order to final inspection, even after it has been shipped! Our staff knows how important every order is!


Dan Gabriel
President

Dan is an active problem solver and an out of the box thinker. He has over 30 years of manufacturing experience, and an engineering background. His goals for the company include exceeding the customers’ expectations, adding value in the supply chain, and profitable growth.

Ryan Holt
Plant Manager -Watertown, SD

Ryan is a valuable resource in the tube fabrication industry. His 23 years of experience has gained him extensive knowledge. He manages our resources with a positive attitude to ensure your orders are manufactured correctly and shipped on time.

Mike Engelhart
Sales

Mike has over 14 years of customer service experience. He takes pride in delivering outstanding service in all areas of our business. He will make sure our customers receive quality parts on time, at a competitive price. Please let Mike know how Rising Star Hydraulics can serve you today!

Drew Danforth
Plant Manager – Rogers, TX

Drew has over 8-years of manufacturing experience in various roles. He has a talent for identifying inefficiencies in processes and finding creative ways to streamline workflows. With his project management background, Drew works to ensure that customers’ parts are produced efficiently, completed on time, and without defects.