Tom Patterson

Tom Patterson possesses extensive experience in engineering and sales within the manufacturing industry. Patterson's career includes roles as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Federal-Mogul, where duties encompassed overseeing diesel piston manufacturing, and a Senior Sales Engineer at Sumitomo Electric Carbide, focusing on tooling solutions for customers and distributors. As Regional Manager and District Manager at OSG Tap & Die, Patterson managed teams and collaborated with certified distributors across several states and territories. Patterson served as a Sales Engineer at Tungaloy-NTK America, Inc. before experiencing difficulties related to nepotism and management practices, leading to a brief retirement in April 2024. Tom Patterson holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management/Engineering from USC-Sumter.