About Us
Built for the Field: Our Story, Mission & Commitment to the Oil & Gas Industry
Our Mission
To become the world’s largest plunger lift company. We’re achieving this by delivering American-made, high-performance equipment backed by the fastest, most dependable service in the industry.
Why Tri-Lift?
Unlike many in the market, we manufacture all our equipment in-house right here in the U.S. This gives us complete control over quality and lead times—ensuring our customers get exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.
Our growing team of expert field technicians is the backbone of our operation, making sure every install, optimization, and service call is handled with precision and urgency. This commitment has made us the top plunger lift provider in Oklahoma, and we’re just getting started.
By 2027, we’re expanding our reach into every major U.S. shale play—bringing our trademark reliability, responsiveness, and results to oil and gas producers across the country.
Our Team
Joey Thompson
President/CEO
With over 20 years in oil and gas, Joey rose from the rig floor to CEO, building deep expertise in field operations and plunger lift performance. His background in safety, lean management, and financial services shapes a disciplined, results-focused leadership style. Under his direction, Tri-Lift has earned a reputation as a trusted partner delivering reliable, field-proven solutions.
Adam Lewellen
VP of Operations
Samuel Crook
VP of Manufacturing
Janet Wagstaff
Executive Office Administrator
Jason Runyan
Plunger Lift Manager