Meet Our Team
Our knowledgable team prides itself in having a large inventory of 25 kW to 4,500 kW industrial generator brands that power a wide range of industries including hospitals, construction sites, airports, farm/agriculture and more. At in point in your journey you need help, please ask us a question.
Clint Hardy
President
Clint is the Founder and President of Turnkey Industries (TKI), founded in 2013. He graduated from Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, majoring in Marketing and Program for Excellence in Selling. Clint grew up in Kingwood, Texas, and resides in the North Houston area with his wife Tara and baby boy, Max.
The first seven years of Turnkey was a one-man show until Clint began expanding the team in 2020 to where it is now. He now leads a small, but mighty team based out of Houston, Texas.
Clint values keeping his team within the Houston area as it provides the opportunity to be inclusive and connect with his team personally. Staying connected within Houston also allows the team to get together over good food and lots of laughs.
A driven and focused work culture is important for Clint, but not without the light-hearted, caring, and goofy personalities that balance out the daily workloads. Clint believes having the input of each unique personality is key to cultivating a tightly-knit team where everyone is striving for greatness, together. He truly believes the success of Turnkey Industries is a team effort.Â
When Clint isn’t driving across town handling parts or answering calls, you can find him trying new restaurants around town or at home cooking barbeque. As an avid hunter, he enjoys waterfowl hunting in Texas, mule, deer, and elk hunting in Colorado, as well as an annual duck hunt in Oklahoma. After a successful hunt, the most exciting part for Clint is to come home and test out different wild game recipes.Â
Jake Brown
Director of Sales & Operations
Jake is the director of sales and operations at turnkey industries. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor’s and Masters’s degree.
Jake leads his customer interactions with honesty and transparency so that they’re empowered to make an informed purchasing decision. He also values building relationships with his customers, so that they feel comfortable and confident in conducting business with TKI.
“The sky is the limit for us and it’s an honor to be a part of it.”, Jake said when he was asked about the work he enjoys at TKI. He values being a big part of a growing company and appreciates the family-oriented, laid-back, and free-flowing culture. His role at TKI provides him with the opportunity to further develop himself as an individual, and also be able to spend more time with his family while working from home.
“I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting, working around the house, and completing any projects my wife comes up to do around the house.” As a husband and father of three, Jake stays pretty busy. When he does take time to relax, he enjoys unwinding at home and an occasional tropical vacation with his family.
Patrick GardnerÂ
Sales Associate
In May 2022, Patrick joined the quickly growing Turnkey team as a Sales Associate. His prior sales experience at Monk Engineering focused on selling custom-engineered equipment to end-users and EPCs in the refining and petrochemical industries.
Patrick grew up on the Northeast side of Houston in Kingwood. He completed his bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University where he also played football.
If Patrick is not spending time with his wife and three kids you can find him on the water or in the woods. He is a licensed fishing guide out of Matagorda where he focuses on wade fishing with artificial lures for trophy-speckled trout.
Aleigha Flores
Administrative DirectorÂ
New to the Team! Aleigha Flores joined Turnkey Industries in April 2024. She has been in the Power Generation industry for the past 8 years with her background including; Project Management, Sales and Logistics.
Aleigha grew up on the Northwest side of Houston and now resides in Cypress, TX. with her husband and three children. She enjoys cooking, music and concerts while also gathering with family and friends over good food and lots of laughter.Â
She is excited to have joined the team and assist with the growth of the company!
Traci MessinaÂ
Inventory Manager
At Turnkey Industries, we pride ourselves on offering transparent and abundant information to our customers via our website generator listings. This is where Traci shines, working as our Inventory Manager. Traci interacts mostly with our internal team and vendors. Her responsibility within the company is to ensure our website and third-party generator listings accurately reflect the specifications, condition, history, and photos of our diesel and natural gas generators. By producing accurate and informative product listings, Traci’s skillset brings value to our team and our customers.
Traci has been a part of the Houston community since coming from a small town in Illinois when she was eight. She loves how her neighborhood near the 610 loop has a small-town feel while still being a part of the big city! Traci has worked in the energy and technology industries for over 20 years. She enjoys learning about technology and how it can help us accomplish our jobs in an agile working environment. Traci appreciates how Turnkey Industries values employee contributions, respects each team member and understands the need for a balanced work-life. Traci holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems from the University of Arizona Global Campus.
When Traci is not working or attending school, she enjoys hanging out with her kids, traveling, cooking, exercising, and reading fiction books. Her big heart shows when she is fostering or helping animals in need through several local neighborhood rescues.
Brandon Griffith
Lead Technician
Meet Brandon Griffith, our seasoned Lead Technician, bringing 18 years of invaluable experience in the power generation industry to our team. Hailing from the Houston area, Brandon has deep roots in the community and a strong commitment to excellence.
Brandon’s journey in the power sector began early, even while still in high school. After graduating from San Jacinto College’s Toyota T Ten program in automotive, he discovered his knack for tinkering and problem-solving, laying the foundation for his career.
With 15 years as Lead Technician at HERC Rentals and a previous tenure at Stewart and Stevenson in Electrical Field service, Brandon boasts a wealth of expertise in maintaining customer and rental equipment. His diverse roles include Technician, Regional Technician and Lead Technician in power and HVAC. These roles have honed in on his skills to obtain perfection to our industry.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Brandon finds solace in the company of family and friends. A true enthusiast, he channels his passion for mechanics into working on and building diesel trucks.
Brandon joined Turnkey in 2024 and is thrilled to contribute his expertise to our dynamic team of power generation professionals. With his unwavering dedication and broad skill set, he stands ready to provide our customers with comprehensive solutions tailored to their needs.
Devin Estes
Yard Foreman
Meet Devin Estes, a recent addition to the power generation realm who joined the Turnkey team in 2023. With a background as a heavy equipment and machine operator, Devin brings a wealth of hands-on experience to our team. Transitioning seamlessly to T.K.I., Devin has embraced his role as a forklift operator while eagerly immersing himself in the technical intricacies of power and generation equipment. He is proactive in furthering his education in generator technical courses and demonstrates his growth and commitment in the field of power generation.
Outside of work, Devin finds fulfillment in his hobbies, particularly his passion for working on vehicles, which he plans to share with his sons. His infectious enthusiasm for learning and unwavering dedication to mastering the nuances of power generation makes him a highly valued member of our team. We eagerly anticipate Devin’s continued development and contributions to this dynamic industry.
If you are seeking a generator that is powered by diesel or a gas-powered generator, used generators, new generators, trailer-mounted generators, or standby generators,  we may have the generator you need in our inventory. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us or call 713-766-1057.
