# David Little

> David R. Little is the Houston-based chairman, president and CEO of DXP Enterprises. He joined its predecessor as a staff accountant in 1975, became president in 1983 and acquired control in 1986. His tenure spans the transition to publicly traded DXP in 1996 and expansion into industrial products, pumping solutions and supply chain services.

- **Role:** Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at DXP Enterprises, Inc.
- **Organizations:** DXP Enterprises, Inc., SEPCO Industries, Inc., Southern Engine and Pump Company, Price Waterhouse
- **Education:** BBA in Accounting, Texas A&M University
- **Known for:** Led the acquisition of control of SEPCO in 1986., Led DXP through its 1996 transition to a publicly traded company and expansion beyond pumps., Led the company in fiscal 2025, when DXP reported approximately $2.0 billion in sales and $88.7 million in net income.

## Career timeline

- **1974** — Graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Accounting; began his career as a staff accountant at Price Waterhouse.
- **1975** — Joined Southern Engine and Pump Company as a staff accountant; later held controller and vice president of finance roles.
- **1983** — Appointed president of the business.
- **1986** — Led a leveraged buyout and acquired a controlling interest in SEPCO.
- **1996** — Became chairman, president and CEO of publicly traded DXP Enterprises, successor to SEPCO.
- **2026** — Continues as DXP chairman, president and CEO; company announced Mequipco acquisition to expand DXP Water in Canada.

## Achievements

- Led the acquisition of control of SEPCO in 1986.
- Led DXP through its 1996 transition to a publicly traded company and expansion beyond pumps.
- Led the company in fiscal 2025, when DXP reported approximately $2.0 billion in sales and $88.7 million in net income.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — DXP reported second-quarter sales of $576.5 million, a 15.6 percent year-over-year increase; Little remained chairman and CEO.
- **2026-08** — DXP announced the acquisition of Calgary-based Mequipco, establishing a Canadian base for DXP Water.
- **2026-02** — DXP released fiscal 2025 results including approximately $2.0 billion in sales, $88.7 million in net income and six acquisitions.

## Links

- Website: https://www.dxpe.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-little-3570a9b6

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