Patrick Towey

Patrick Towey has a diverse work experience spanning over several years.

Patrick began their career as a Logistics Officer at Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, where they were responsible for orchestrating the safe and efficient movement of personnel and equipment for local and deployed operations. Patrick then served as the Logistics Officer at Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, where they oversaw the production of long-term organizational training plans and deployment coordination.

Towey also worked as an Aviation Safety Officer and Standardization Officer at Marine Aircraft Group 11, where they supervised, inspected, and evaluated the effectiveness of subordinate unit aviation safety programs. Additionally, they served as the Air Officer and Aviation Advisor to the Commanding Officer at 5th Marine Regiment.

In their role as a Senior Marine Corps Training Officer and Director of Standardization at Training Squadron 86, Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, Towey was responsible for overseeing the training progression and professional development of all Marine Corps Naval Flight Officer students. Patrick received numerous awards for instructional excellence during this time.

Towey also gained experience in the private sector, working at KING AEROSPACE as a Business Development Specialist and as the People Department Director. In the former role, they were a member of a planning team focused on the development and execution of company strategy and was responsible for researching and analyzing government and civilian contract opportunities. As the People Department Director, they led the Human Resources effort for a 230-person organization with multiple locations.

Patrick also worked as the Director of Learning and Development at Gold's Gym, where they developed and oversaw a learning and development department serving 7,000 employees. Patrick partnered with directors, district managers, and VPs to meet department and company training needs.

Most recently, Towey has been serving as the Regional Chief Instructor at Davis Defense Group, Inc., where they are responsible for providing instruction and training in their designated region.

Throughout their career, Towey has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development, excellent leadership skills, and expertise in various areas such as program management, training, and aviation safety.

Patrick Towey completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration from Western Washington University between 1983 and 1988. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in International Relations from Troy University from 1994 to 1996.