Athea Laboratories | Packaging
John Patton has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. John began their career as an Owner at Great Lakes GSE in 2004. In 2008, they joined Forest Laboratories (now Allergan) as a Territory Sales Representative. In 2012, they transitioned to Athea Laboratories | Packaging, where they held various roles including Regional Sales Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In June 2019, they were promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the same company.
John Patton attended the University of North Dakota from 1997 to 1999, where they studied Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology. From 1999 to 2000, they attended Madison Area Technical College, but did not complete a degree or field of study. Finally, from 2000 to 2004, John Patton earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Athea Laboratories | Packaging
For nearly 50 years, Athea® has manufactured and private labeled the highest-quality specialty chemicals and wet wipes. Products are marketed under the Total Solutions® label, and include Wet Wipes, Grounds Maintenance, Bacterial/Enzyme Digestants, Industrial Cleaners and Degreasers, Insecticides, Winter Products, and several others. Today we manufacture and inventory nearly 400 liquid, aerosol, wet wipe, and powder products that are sold around the world through distribution and OEM partnerships. We strive to differentiate ourselves through private label and customization expertise. With one of the most flexible and advanced manufacturing operations in the industry, we are able to custom blend and private label products with the most extensive formula and packaging options, smallest minimums, highest-quality graphics, and fastest turnaround. The Athea Packaging division brings focused innovations to the contract packaging and OEM markets. We remain steadfast in our belief in the importance of service and quality. Many of the employees our customers talk with daily, and many of the employees building our customers’ products, have been with us for over ten, twenty, and even thirty years. It is their dedication to our business and industry that allows us to deliver the quality and service that Athea has become known for.