Davis Pipe and Supply, Inc.

The companys name comes from Texas irrigation pioneer Larry Davis, who pioneered the growth of the turf irrigation market in the Lone Star State. On family visits to Oklahoma to see his brother-in-law and sister Jack and Jan Grigg Larry pointed out the under-served irrigation market in the state and encouraged Jack to open a store in Oklahoma City. Prior to entering into the irrigation industry, Jack and Jan had distinguished careers in public education, with Jack rising to the position of auditor with the Oklahoma Department of Education. In 1984, Jack entered into a partnership with Larrys son Mark Davis and opened Davis Pipe and Supply in Edmond. The Edmond store had very humble beginning - with Jack and one other employee running the store. They stocked the shelves, pulled the orders, answered the phones and swept the floors. In 1991, Jack Grigg purchased Mark Davis share of the Oklahoma business and exciting growth really began. Jan Grigg joined him full time in the business, retiring from teaching in the Putnam City Schools. With a philosophy of fair prices, integrity and hiring great employees, the company quickly won the support of a wide customer base. Davis became Hunters first distributor in the state of Oklahoma and Jack developed strong relationships with other suppliers such as Rain Bird, Toro, Weathermatic, Nightscaping and ADS. So outstanding was the companys growth that the company was honored as the 1992 distributor of the year for both Hunter Industries and Richdel (now Irritrol). To better serve the growing market in the south part of the metro area, Jack opened a branch in Norman during 1993.