Leadership
Meet the people who provide you with the most accurate and reliable total lubrication solutions in today’s market.
Brian Sloan, CEO
Brian started his career with Sloan Lubrication Systems in 2008 as an assembly technician and honing machine operator. Since then, he’s served in many different roles, most recently as CFO. A graduate of Kenyon College, Brian is an Entrepreneurial Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, where he serves as a member of the Institute’s Peer Forum.
Michael Bechtold, COO
Michael has played numerous key roles in the development of new products, new manufacturing processes, and the expansion of our engineering and field service capabilities since joining the company in 2007. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Michael is focused on delivering innovative products and services at the highest possible quality to meet the needs of the gas compression industry.
C.J. Sloan, CTO
After graduating from Bucknell University, C.J. began his career with the company in 2003 with a focus on developing our next generation of industry leading lubrication systems. His contributions include spearheading Sloan Lubrication Systems’ growth into precision manufacturing and serving as the project lead on the development of our revolutionary TriCip Lubrication system. C.J. holds numerous patents for products that Sloan Lubrication Systems has developed through the years.
Samantha Fox, Director of Sales
With over 15 years of experience in business development and sales leadership across multiple sectors including Oil and Gas, Refining, Industrial, and Power, Samantha brings a wealth of strategic insight and industry expertise to her role. Prior to joining Sloan, Samantha served on the leadership team at Middough Inc., where she was instrumental in launching a new Oil and Gas business unit. Her prior roles at Wood Group USA and Highland Tank further underscore her strengths in managing large-scale accounts and complex project portfolios. Samantha leads with a customer-first mindset and a proven ability to drive sustainable business growth through collaboration, innovation, and execution.
Matt McCarthy, Regional Sales (North Central & Southeast)
Matt’s career with Sloan Lubrication Systems began in 1993. His 30 plus years of industry experience has made him an expert in understanding the lubrication system needs of many types of rotating equipment found in the oil and gas, refining, chemical, and food industries.
Eric Sloan, Director of Marketing and Business Development
Eric joined Sloan Lubrication Systems in 2008 as a honing machine operator and has held positions in assembly, operations, and sales. He served as marketing communications manager from 2020 – 2023 and in 2024 started in the newly created role of director of marketing and business development. Eric earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and his MBA from the University of Portland.
History Worth Repeating
Incorporated in 1922 by founders and brothers Ralph, Paul and Walter Sloan, the initial focus of Sloan Lubrication Systems was mechanical lubricators used in heavy industry, steam-to-water heat exchangers, and steam traps. Walter’s son John joined the company following his service in World War II, and helped the business shift to provide accurate, protected lubrication systems for the fast-growing natural gas transmission industry.
In 1972 the focus shifted again as Walter Sloan II joined the firm. Soon his brother Andrew and sister Nancy joined and skillfully implemented exciting new technological developments in lubrication systems for compressor applications in natural gas, refining, chemicals and emerging industries. In 2003, Walter’s son C.J. joined and together with brothers Brian and Eric became the fourth Sloan generation invested in the constant development and innovation of lubrication technology, while continuing to maintain Sloan Lubrication’s dedication to customer satisfaction.
In 2008, Sloan Lubrication Systems moved to a new facility and later expanded internal manufacturing capabilities to ensure delivery of the highest quality Lubrication Systems for customers who have come to expect superior performance.
For the past four generations, our family has committed to perfection in the art and science of lubrication and dedicated ourselves to continuing the Sloan Lubrication Systems’ legacy of success through exceeding our customers’ needs.