Pro Pump Solutions, was founded with one simple goal in mind – to set the standard for customer service in the pump industry. How do we accomplish that goal? By doing business the old-fashioned way, where customers and employees are treated like family and not a number. Our team of experienced professionals always goes the extra mile to ensure that we exceed our customer’s expectations.
Serving municipal, private and industrial clients in the Southeast, Pro Pump provides comprehensive repair, preventative maintenance and emergency services for all makes, models and pump lines. Our 24-hour response, pump rental program and quick turnaround times provide the best value in the industry. Find out how Pro Pump can be the solution to your pumping needs!
10,000 lbs Lifting Capacity
Confined Space Certified
Troubleshooting
Laser Alignment
Vibration Analysis
Lift Station Rehabilitation
New Station Commissioning
SHOP SERVICES
Repair services for all brands and models
Laser alignment
Pump and parts sales
Motor diagnostics
Rental fleet
Exchange program
Dynamic balancing of rotating assemblies
Honor manufacturer’s standard parts warranties
Getting To Know Our Team
Pro Pump was started June 2017 by several familiar faces, however, Effective January 2024 the company was acquired by three of the employees. Pro Pump is now under new ownership with the same familiar faces. Our team has over 200 combined years in the pump business, including 140 combined years of experience with Flygt pumps. We believe that our dynamic group of skilled professionals is what sets us apart.
Pro Pump Solutions is a family-oriented company. Most families consider a strong work ethic to be an important family value. Achievement is a key element of a strong work ethic, and many families focus on achieving success–as they define it–through their professional work. With this being the case we employee several family members within the company. And even though some aren’t actual relatives, they’ve all worked together for so long that they are most definitely family.
MIKE GIBBS
Co-Owner – Operations Director
Mike has been with the company since the beginning and actually joined the ownership the beginning of this year. Mike has been working in this industry for 35+ years, in which 26 years was with Flygt. He specializes in pump sales and services along with trouble shooting, failure analysis and preventative maintenance. Mike also does the training and some repair services. When he is not servicing pumps, Mike enjoys spending time with his 4 kids and 7 grandkids. Mike also enjoys the great outdoors while fishing, hunting or riding side by sides in the mountains.
MIKE VENTRY
Co-Owner – Sales Manager
Mike joined our team October 2019 and actually joined the ownership the beginning of this year. Mike has been a part of the wastewater industry for 35+ years, in which 29 years was with Flygt. He specializes in pump sales and services along with trouble shooting, failure analysis and preventative maintenance. Mike has been married for 42 years and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. On the weekends Mike enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
DANNY BENDER
Co-Owner – Service Manager
Danny has been assisting since the beginning of Pro Pump and actually joined the ownership the beginning of this year. Danny has been a part of the wastewater industry for 30+ years. Danny is our electrical go to, however he also works in the field and scheduling the guys. Danny is a Marine, He has been married for 39 years and has 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. When Danny isn’t working or spending time with his family, he enjoys hunting.
LORETTA GIBBS
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Loretta has been assisting since the beginning of Pro Pump and actually joined the team February 2020. Loretta has been in the administrative field for 30 years and is married to Mike Gibbs, so she has technically been in the industry for 18 years. Loretta has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Loretta enjoys spending time with her family, concerts, riding side by sides, going to the beach and doing yardwork.
DON CROMARTIE
SALES CONSULTANT
Don is a legend in the pump business and has been active in this industry for 40+ years. Prior to working with Pro Pump, Don has been a sales rep with JWC Environmental, Wickliffe Environmental and 18 years with Flygt. Don has been married for 30+ years and has 2 children. When he is not selling pumps and solving problems he loves golfing, tennis and spending time with people.
MITCHELL GIBBS
SHOP SUPERVISOR / FIELD SERVICE
Mitchell joined our team September 2017. Mitchell has been with Pro Pump since the beginning and has grown up in the industry and has officially been in the industry for 12+ years. Mitchell is an Army veteran and the son of Mike & Loretta Gibbs. He has been married for 13 years and has 2 children. Mitchell enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and pretty much anything else outdoors.
MADDISON HART
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Maddison joined our team September 2017. Maddison has been with Pro Pump since the beginning and has grown up in the industry. Maddison is the daughter of Mike and Loretta Gibbs. She has been married for 9 years and has 2 children. Maddison enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor sports.
ASHLEY CLARK
INVENTORY SPECIALIST
Ashley joined our team February 2024. Ashley came to us from Home Depot. Ashley is the daughter of Danny Bender. She has been married for 10 years and has 3 children. Ashley enjoys hiking, spending time with kids at sporting events, and spending time with family.
NICK GRINDLE
UTILITIES SPECIALIST
Nick initially joined our team June 2021. He left to explore other options mid 2023 and then returned back to us February 2024. Nick has been in similar industries for 22+ years. Nick has been married for 20 years, and has 2 children. Nick enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and piddling with automobiles.
JULIAN “FORREST” ARMSTRONG
SERVICE MECHANIC / FIELD LABORER
Julian joined the team February 2024. Forrest has been in similar industries for 14+ years. When Forrest isn’t at work, he likes to be outdoors and hanging with family and friends.
Jacob Simmons
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Jacob joined the team June 2024. He isn’t new to the water industry. In Jacobs free time he likes to spend time with his daughter. They enjoy playing golf and working on cars together. They also enjoy Motorcycles, High performance cars, and good food.
Andrew Clark
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Andrew joined the team in June 2024, being new to the industry. He is the son-in-law of Danny Bender. He has been married to our inventory specialist, Ashley Clark for 10 years and has three daughters. When Andrew isn’t working, he enjoys playing video games, hiking, music concerts and spending time with family.