MEL PATTERSON

Born and raised in Los Angeles, 60 years old, 37 years married, with two kids.  I enjoy many sports, playing golf and restoring classic cars, while listening to classic rock.  Over 25 years of outside B2B sales of industrial coatings and linings throughout the Southern California area.  

Over 25 years of outside B2B sales of industrial coatings and linings throughout the Southern California area.  20 years with International Paint Heavy Duty Marine Division, ocean going vessels, with Princess Cruises, ARCO Marine and US Navy as customers.  7 years with Devoe Industrial coatings, large potable water tanks, pipelines, Fab Shops, water treatment facilities. With Simpson Sandblasting, CP Mgfing., Water Districts & Municipalities, Engineering firms as customers.  With Omega Auto Recovery, Sales and Operation Mgr.s, Arrange and coordinate pick up and delivery of repossessed vehicles and to local auto auctions.  Drive and maintain flatbed tow trucks, forklifts & equipment.

Attended Glendora High School took and passed GED in 11th grade.  Went to Citrus College with enough credits to receive an Associates degree in Business Administration, without enough general education classes.  I got NACE Nat'l Assoc of Corrosion Engineers Level 3 certification, SSPC Steel Structure Painting Council coating inspector certification.  I received a Realtors License