Mark Patton

Mark Patton has a strong background in executive leadership and finance, with extensive experience in various industries. Mark is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Pool Troopers, a position they have held since 2022. Before that, they served as the Chief Executive Officer at Colony Hardware from 2020 to 2021, where they directed a team and oversaw business expansion, supply chain management, purchasing, and sales.

Prior to Colony Hardware, Mark held the position of Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Colony Hardware from 2011 to 2019. In this role, they provided leadership to various departments, including finance, operations, HR, IT, customer service, and facilities. Mark was responsible for cash management, financial reporting, and achieving revenue and earnings goals. Additionally, they played a key role in driving business growth through acquisitions and overseeing their integration.

Mark also has experience as the Chief Financial Officer at Matco Norca, Inc. from 2009 to 2011. In this role, they provided leadership to finance, HR, IT, and pricing teams and advised on strategic financial objectives, compliance, and business development.

Before joining Matco Norca, Mark worked at Ferguson Enterprises from 2003 to 2009, where they held the positions of District Manager and General Manager. As a District Manager, they oversaw sales, operations, customer service, and product for a large district generating significant revenue and net profit. As a General Manager, they managed multiple locations, led regional expansion efforts, and achieved notable awards for the company.

Mark's early career includes a role as a Finance Manager at Hillshire Brands in 2002. Overall, they have a demonstrated track record of delivering strong leadership and achieving business results across various industries.

Mark Patton holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Management and Operations from Bellarmine University. Prior to their MBA, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business. In addition to their formal education, they also hold a certification as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). However, the specific date of completion for both their MBA and CMA certifications are not provided.