The Firm

Quality Linings & fabrication, Inc. was established October 1, 1988 by Larry P. Shepherd and Hugh L. White, Jr. to provide custom fabrication and electrical controls.  Shop services are available.

Larry P. Shepherd, President

Mr. Shepherd holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston, and began his professional career with Petrolite Corporation in 1959 as a Mechanical Draftsman. Mr. Shepherd then assumed the

 


 

position of Assistant to the Owner of Tanco, Inc. and was later promoted to General Manager. Under his leadership, Tanco, Inc. grew from a one-half million dollar, 10 man operation, to a 10 million dollar, 250 man facility.

In 1985, as a requirement for the acquisition of Tanco, Inc. by the Petrolite Corporation, Mr. Shepherd began his role as Vice President and Operations Manager. As Vice-President, Mr. Shepherd was responsible for manufacturing, marketing and all support groups consisting of purchasing, personnel, engineering, quality control, quality assurance and accounting, in addition to the $3 million capital expansion project.

Mr. Shepherd brings to his position as President of Quality Linings & Fabrication, Inc., twenty-five years of extensive experience and a vast knowledge of every aspect of the fabrication industry.


Hugh L. White, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer

With the experience obtained by joining the team at Tanco, Inc. in 1969, Mr. White's contributions to Quality Linings & Fabrication, Inc. far exceed the responsibilities of his present role as Secretary/Treasurer.

While employed at Tanco, Inc., Mr. White took advantage of each opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in every sheet metal facet of the fabrication industry. His former training as a welder/fitter and sheet metal department superintendent, as well as the knowledge acquired as fabrication foreman and field service manager, when combined with the experience earned through his position as fabrication shop superintendent, provide the necessary elements to insure the success of Mr. White's goals; To produce a top quality product on a timely basis.

 

 
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