Mike Patterson

General Manager, New England at BlackHawk Industrial

Mike Patterson has been working in the industrial sector for over a decade. Mike started their career as a manufacturing engineer at Colt Defense LLC. Mike then transitioned into sales, becoming a sales manager at Kennametal. In their current role as general manager at BlackHawk Industrial, they are responsible for the New England region.

Patterson began their educational career by attending O.H. Platt High School, where they focused on college prep courses. Mike then went on to Manchester Community College, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management. Finally, Patterson attended Naugatuck Valley Community College, where they specialized in Manufacturing Engineering.

Their manager is Tonya Pivarnik, Chief Operating Officer. They are on a team with David O'Conner - General Manager, Southern California, Tim Smith - General Manager, Milwaukee, and Jamie Brown - General Manager, South.

Timeline

  • General Manager, New England

    Current role