Patrick Switzer

Patrick Switzer is a versatile professional with extensive experience in the longboarding and beverage industries. As the Co-Founder of NYCHA Kombucha since September 2016, Patrick specializes in crafting a non-alcoholic beverage from Darjeeling green tea. In addition to this venture, Patrick has been the Event Organizer for Patrick Switzer Sessions since April 2007, focusing on developing community leaders through a cooperative learning environment for longboarding. Patrick's contributions to the longboarding community are further highlighted through roles as a Team Rider and Ambassador for various brands, including Rayne Longboards and Orangatang Wheels, as well as serving as a former Downhill Skateboard Ambassador for Patagonia and a Director for the International Downhill Federation. Patrick's educational background includes a Mechanical Design Technologist degree from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, complemented by certifications in custom A/V installation and car audio/video installation.