Patrick McKenzie

Patrick McKenzie, CEM, serves as Vice President of Business Development and Engineering at Alto Ingredients, Inc., where responsibilities include P&L oversight and driving significant annual benefits through effective change management. With a background in engineering and operations, Patrick has extensive experience in product development and adherence to FDA and USP standards. Previous roles include Consulting Engineer at IndustryUptime, where service business increased by 25%, and Plant Engineer at both Pacific Ethanol and GAF Materials Corp, focusing on construction completion, process safety management, and budget management. A graduate of the University of Victoria with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Patrick also has educational experience from Raritan Valley Community College and Caribou College with a concentration in Business.