About Our Company

Hydro Resources was established in 1999 by our CEO, Alton Cherry, and a team of professionals that recognized the need for a large-scale, professionally managed groundwater services contracting firm. By and through the acquisition of some of the industry’s most reputable companies serving the agricultural and municipal groundwater markets, the vision of our founders started becoming a reality.
Through the seamless integration of the acquired companies, a continued focus on providing the best equipment fleet in the industry, and our constant commitment to quality and excellent customer service, Hydro Resources has become recognized as a top tier firm within the groundwater services industry delivering tailored solutions throughout the central and western regions of the United States. Our size, technical expertise, equipment capabilities and financial strength allow us to engage projects of any size or complexity. Today, Hydro Resources operates from six strategically located facilities across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.


Our team at Hydro Resources believe that we’ve only begun this journey and intend to continue leading the way in the groundwater services industry. We would be honored to have the opportunity to assist you in providing solutions for all of your groundwater-related needs.
Meet The Team

Alton Cherry
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Randy Taylor
Senior Vice President
General Manager - Sunray, TX

Rick Grinols
Vice President - Operations

Mark Scharenbroich
Board Advisor

Justin Traurig
Chief Financial Officer

Fred Rothauge
Fluid Specialist
2023 McEllhiney Distinguished Lecturer

John Toler
General Manager – Ft. Lupton, CO

Mike Thelander
General Manager – Dalhart, TX

Josh Buse
General Manager – Creedmoor, TX

James Stair
General Manager – Las Cruces, NM

Tony Wedel
General Manager – Garden City, KS

Jason Barnum
Vice President – Business Development

Chelsea Borneman
Business Development/Project Manager – Fort Lupton, CO

Casey Curtis
Business Development – Tooele, UT

Wesley Box
Business Development – Creedmoor, TX

Richard Martinez
Business Development – Las Cruces, NM