Patrick Turner

Patrick Turner has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Patrick is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Catalina Yachts since June 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Materials Manager/Management Team at Catalina Yachts from November 2013 to October 2021, where they demonstrated strong organizational change management skills, implemented procurement strategies, and forecasted procurement needs.

Patrick also has experience as a Board Of Directors member at Sail America since January 2018. Before that, they worked at Turner Marine Marketing Group as Dealership Development from February 2011 to October 2013, where they conducted evaluations of current boat dealerships and introduced the "Hybrid Business Development Center."

In addition, Patrick has held the position of Sales Executive at Jester Communications in 2013, Director of Sales & Marketing at OnBoard Solutions, LLC from June 2012 to June 2013, and Director at Riverside Yachts from September 2009 to January 2011. At Riverside Yachts, they successfully negotiated contracts, implemented plans for a new sailboat dealership, and created outstanding corporate websites.

Furthermore, Patrick worked as a Consultant at Nantucket Group from May 2005 to November 2009, where they advised clients such as Jeanneau America, Poncin Yachts/Harmony Yachts, Holby Marine Co., and Hunter Marine on marketing and sales strategies.

Patrick also has experience as the General Manager at Hake Yachts from January 2009 to August 2009, overseeing global business development and operations. Prior to this, they served as the President at Eastern Yacht Sales of Rhode Island from July 2002 to June 2005, where they created customer satisfaction programs, managed budgets, and maintained relationships with manufacturers.

Finally, Patrick started their career as a Sales & Marketing Executive at Catalina Yachts from July 1992 to June 2002, managing a network of over 150 dealers worldwide and providing product and marketing training.

Patrick Turner attended Ursuline High School from 1979 to 1982. Following their high school education, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing at The Ohio State University from 1982 to 1986.