Kent Jopling has joined HydroHoist®, LLC as Director of Engineering
Key Takeaways
• Leadership in engineering is centered on improving current products while pushing new innovation forward, not just maintaining what already exists.
• Cross industry experience is positioned as a real advantage, because lessons from aerospace and audio can influence stronger design thinking in marine products.
• Customer expectations are treated as a core driver of engineering decisions, so new designs are shaped around how boaters actually use equipment.
Jopling is a seasoned engineer with experience in numerous industries including marine, aerospace, and audio.
“We are fortunate to have an engineer of Kent’s caliber on our team. His skills and experience will ensure improvements to current products and take us to the next level of innovation in our industry,” said HydroHoist CEO Mick Webber.
“With my passion for boating since I was a child and working in the consumer marine industry for the past 19 years, I feel I have a well-rounded overview from both the consumer wants and needs and the best methods to deliver them,” Jopling said.
“I am excited to join HydroHoist as they are the premier boat lift company and are constantly striving to be the most innovative in the market.”
Jopling grew up in Claremore and is glad to be back home after many years of global business travel.
Meeting customer expectations is one of Jopling main priorities when designing a new product.
Kent earned his bachelors and masters’ degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. His hobbies include boat restoration, spending time boating with both cruiser and performance boats, playing guitar and piano, running, cycling and donating his time to charities.
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FAQs
Q: Who is Kent Jopling and what does he do?
A: He is the Director of Engineering, responsible for guiding product design and improvements. His role is positioned as helping move innovation forward while making sure updates stay grounded in what customers need.
Q: Why does his background matter for boat lift engineering?
A: He brings experience from marine, aerospace, and audio industries, which can shape how problems get solved and how products get refined. That blend is often valuable because it encourages new ideas while keeping performance and reliability in focus.
Q: What’s the main priority highlighted for his work?
A: Meeting customer expectations is framed as a major priority when designing new products. The idea is that engineering choices should reflect real world boating needs, not just technical specs.
