Our Staff

Tim Hixon grew up on a farm in Chappell, Nebraska. He later served in the Army, and then spent 15 years as a surveyor. In the 1980s, Tim was on a crew that lost a 12-foot pole that was a critical part of their equipment. Demonstrating the resourcefulness and independence he learned while growing up, Tim went home and built a replacement, making modifications that made it easier to use, and more durable. In 1985, he founded Hixon Manufacturing and began manufacturing and selling his poles at industry trade shows, and then began filling orders for custom versions. Since he was listed in the phone book under "Survey Equipment," he regularly received calls from people interested in purchasing survey supplies from a retail establishment. In 1987, he changed the name of the business to Hixon Manufacturing & Supply Company and opened a retail showroom for all types of surveying equipment and supplies. In 1993, the company moved to its current location, a space with more than 16,000 square feet, which provided plenty of room for continued growth over the last 13 years.

Chris joined Hixon Mfg. in 2008 after a long career in electronics service. A factory trained Leica technician, Chris can service all makes and models of lasers, levels and theodolites. Whether you are in need of calibration or service, Chris can get your equipment going if it is all possible!

Shawna is a Denver native who has been with Hixon since 2023. Shawna is the face of the Denver office, if you call or stop by her and her sidekick Archie will be happy to see you. With 15 years of sales management, she brought countless insights to our operation.

Joey Joined Hixon in 2023 after 8 years as a heavy machine operator. After years in the field, he is now our in-house installation, trainer and customer interface for all our Heavy construction options. His exceptional knowledge of machine operations combined with the broad product offerings at Hixon give Joey the knowledge and expertise to help you through any upcoming needs or current issues.

Mario has been servicing Leica equipment for over 12 years. He is factory trained in GNSS, TPS and laser products. While focusing on Leica products he can repair and service all products to factory certifications for your documentation needs.

Ken has been with Hixon since 2003. He currently manages our Denver store as well as providing survey sales, support and GPS and robotic product demos for the entire state of Colorado. Ken worked for Fieldworks and in other industrial sales positions before joining Hixon. What sets Ken apart is his hardworking dedication to his customers. He firmly believes in building partnerships through customer service. Ken resides in Denver and enjoys spending time with his family in addition to jet skiing, biking, and is an avid Crossfitter.

John moved from New Mexico in 2007 to join Hixon Manufacturing as a Survey Sales representative for northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. He grew up in Albuquerque, having nearly 20 years experience in customer service; the last 6 selling high end survey and GPS equipment throughout New Mexico. He also sold to federal agencies throughout the United States by way of federal contracts. John is very excited to be a part of Hixon Manufacturing and use his skills to not only grow the business, but continue our focus on strong customer relationships. He strongly believes in exceeding customer expectations each and every time. John enjoys sports, music, movies, and outdoor activities.