Patrick has spent more than three decades in the field leading sales operations for manufacturers, OEM partners, and dealer networks across commercial furniture, contract interiors, lighting, electrical distribution, and industrial markets. He has built independent rep networks from scratch, managed 40 plus independent reps across 20 plus states, negotiated contracts with Fortune 500 companies, launched private-label programs that generated millions in revenue, and coached individual reps on the floor until the number moved.

What separates Patrick from traditional sales consultants is the technology layer he brings to every engagement. Over the past several years he has built and deployed a portfolio of AI-integrated sales operations tools spanning quote automation, CRM integration, pipeline analytics, dealer development tracking, and closed-loop outreach systems. He is the author of the LinkedIn series AI in the Trenches, covering practical AI workflow deployment for commercial sales organizations. Where most fractional sales leaders bring experience, Patrick brings experience plus the tools to operationalize it.

Southern Solutions Consulting was founded on a straightforward premise. Mid-size manufacturers, distributors, and dealers need senior sales leadership but cannot justify a full-time executive hire. As Managing Principal of the SSC Council, Patrick assembles the right team for every engagement, drawing on a curated group of senior advisors across sales leadership, FF&E project management, workplace consulting, and design advisory. The client gets one point of contact, senior expertise across every practice area, and none of the overhead.