The Socha Company was incorporated in the State Of New Mexico in 1954. The company started out as Barnhart Dwyer Engineering; then Barnhart Taylor Engineering; and finally The Socha Company, Inc. The company has always focused on relationships within the Engineering community as well as a strong Wholesale distribution focus. Many company’s find this historical perspective useful in doing business in New Mexico.

Gary Socha is a native New Mexican born and raised in Albuquerque. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico in Mechanical Engineering in 1978. The first job out of school was with Phillips Petroleum in Borger Texas. In 1980 he went to work for an established Rep firm in Albuquerque that would become The Socha Company. Gary’s interest in heat transfer has focused the company on “heating related“ products and quality customer service. Gary has been happily married to Linda Socha since college and they have one daughter, Maria. Recently Gary completed a three-year program at Arizona State University to receive the designation of Certified Professional Manufacture’s Representative (CPMR).

Paula, originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, received an Associates Degree in Legal Assistant from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Her love of the high desert and the “Land of Enchantment” brought her and her family back to New Mexico in 1996 and she has been with The Socha Company since that time.

Michael has been with The Socha Company, Inc. since 2003, when he relocated from Phoenix, AZ in order to pursue his interest in a technical career.  His technical expertise and knowledge of hydronics along with experience in customer service make him a valuable asset to the company and our customers.  He assists with commercial and residential sales, training, engineering and technical support, hydronic design, IT support, and marketing.

Kristine’s experience includes many years as a legal assistant as well as various administrative and sales positions in the health, banking, and wireless communications industries.  She received her Bachelor’s degree from State University of New York. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Kristine has lived in several parts of the country. She and her husband, Jim, are very happy to have settled in the Land of Enchantment.