Dave Patterson

Dave Patterson has a diverse work history spanning several companies and roles. Dave started their career at Sports Endeavors in 1997 as a GK Buyer and stayed with the company until 2004. In 2007, they joined Riverside Adventure Company as a Recreation Manager, a position they held until 2011. Dave then moved to Coastal Urge, where they worked as an Assistant Manager from 2011 to 2014. After that, they worked at Sea Tow Services International, Inc. as a Captain for a brief period in 2015. In the same year, they also worked at Bald Head Island Limited, LLC. as a Ferry Mate and later as an Assistant Dockmaster until 2016. Since 2016, Dave has been employed at Freedom Boat Club, where they initially started as a General Manager/Captain before transitioning to their current role as District Operations Manager/Captain.

Dave Patterson earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Science from James Madison University, where they studied from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, they have obtained certifications including a Masters License 100 Ton Inland and an OUPV Captain's License from the U.S. Coast Guard, although the specific month and year of obtaining these certifications are not provided.