Company Performance Metrics
Jack Whiteman: Founder
Empire Southwest is a family owned business founded in 1950 as Empire Machinery, an Eastern Oregon Caterpillar and John Deere dealership. In the decades that followed, Arizona’s booming economy and a culture based on integrity and customer service fueled steady growth for Empire. A willingness to diversify and respond to client needs led the
company to establish additional support services, and eventually there were five divisions operating under the corporate name Empire Southwest: Machinery, Power Systems, Hydraulic Service, Precision Machining and Transport.Empire now ranks among the top Caterpillar dealers in the world. The company has more than 1,600 employees in a territory that includes Arizona and southeastern California. Employees share a comprehensive benefits package, family-friendly leadership, and pride at being part of one of the Southwest’s most respected companies.
