Warren E. Bud Hoffner

Warren E. “Bud” Hoffner joined Applied® in 1996 with the acquisition of Engineered Sales, Inc. of St. Louis. An Engineered Sales associate since 1983, he rose through the ranks from a Sales Representative to become its President and co-owner.

Within the Applied organization, Hoffner served as Vice President of Engineered Sales until being named Vice President – Eastern Area Fluid Power in 2002. He became Vice President, General Manager – Fluid Power in 2003. Hoffner currently provides overall strategic direction for Applied’s U.S. fluid power and flow control companies.

Hoffner received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. He also holds an executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.