In 1981, Richard Ellison left his inside sales job at Mueller Steam Company and moved to South Florida to begin what would soon be known as Diversified Fluid Controls, Inc. In 1983, Rick invited his brother, Daniel Ellison, to join the company, and as partners, they began working with local wholesalers, engineering firms, and contractors to grow their company and market share.
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Rick began working with the local ASPE and ASHRAE Gold Coast Chapters to help educate specifying engineers and develop relationships within the local HVAC community. Quickly rising up through the ranks—including Research Promotion Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, President-Elect, President, and Regional Vice Chair—it's easy to see that educating the HVAC and Plumbing industry is important to Rick.
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Now, 40+ years later, they've grown a small business started in their condominium into an international corporation delivering quality brands and education to the HVAC, Plumbing, and Wastewater community.
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Diversified Fluid Controls, Inc. is, and always has been, a family-run company. Whether your last name is Ellison or not, our employees and partners are always treated as family. In 2014, Rick and Dan brought Rick's son, Ryan Ellison, on board to help grow the business. After more than a decade, Ryan now serves as the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales, working tirelessly to continue the family business for another 40+ years.
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In 2024, Ryan Ellison purchased Dan’s shares of the company and became co-owner alongside Rick. While Dan has partially retired to spend more time with his family and dogs, he remains involved as a consultant, offering his expertise to the company he helped build.
