Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States, September 2025 – Owen Equipment Company has announced the appointment of Breann Burke as its new Vice President Human Resources. In her new role, she will lead HR strategy, talent development, and people operations to strengthen organizational growth and employee engagement across Owen’s multi-state operations.
Prior to joining Owen Equipment Company, Breann served as Head of People and Culture at DECKED, where she drove people-centric strategies to support a high-growth business and enhanced the company’s talent engagement framework.
Before that, she dedicated nearly seven years to Ulterra Drilling Technologies L.P., where she advanced through multiple roles including Senior International HR Manager, Senior HR Manager, and ultimately Director of Human Resources. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in scaling HR operations and driving strategic workforce initiatives in the energy sector.
Earlier, she worked as Human Resources Director at Nederman, where she led HR operations in the Charlotte metro area, further strengthening her expertise in industrial and manufacturing environments.
Breann also spent more than seven years with DynCorp International, holding key HR roles including HR Supervisor, HR Manager, and Senior HR Generalist across multiple U.S. locations. These formative years allowed her to build deep expertise in employee relations, talent development, and HR operations in complex, large-scale organizations.
About Owen Equipment Company
Founded in 1958 as Ben-Ko-Matic, Owen Equipment Company has grown to become one of the top four Vactor/Elgin dealers in the United States, serving over 21 million citizens across the western U.S. The company provides premium sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, street sweepers, and camera systems, backed by a strong service and rental fleet. With full-service locations in Portland (OR), Kent (WA), Salt Lake City (UT), and Fairfield (CA), Owen continues to lead as the largest supplier in the west for replacement brushes and brooms.
Its commitment to quality products, reinvestment in facilities, and customer-first service ensures long-lasting partnerships, high performance, and safe, efficient equipment for its clients and communities.
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