Patricia Courtois

President, CEO & Principal/ C-Suite Communications, a brand communications firm located in Sarasota, FL. Patricia’s experience includes brand strategy and development, media relations, special events, community relations and corporate philanthropy for companies and brands including Beatrice Foods, ClosetMaid, Remington, Sara Lee, Tropicana, Sweet ’N Low, Butter Buds, Sugar in the Raw, and Mary Kay. She serves on the boards of the EDC of Sarasota County, Senior Friendship Centers, Doctors Hospital and Florida Studio Theatre. She also chairs the Sarasota Development Council of Southeastern Guide Dogs and sits on the Marketing Committee of All Faiths Food Bank. Her past board and leadership positions include: board member of the Community Foundation of Sarasota, member of the Sarasota County Tourism and Economic Development Board, past chair of the Leadership Council of the United Way Women’s Initiative, former board member of the Sarasota County Arts Council, the Literacy Council of Sarasota and past president of the Sarasota Sunrise Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association.