We are pleased to announce Tom Patterson has joined the 44 Energy team in the role of Senior Director. Tom will support and expand our consulting practice in the areas of powertrain technology, emissions, and regulatory matters. In addition, Tom will join the 44 Energy management team where he will support the strategic growth of the company.
Tom brings deep experience in technology and business leadership from a 30-year career in the heavy-duty powertrain industry. He has worked for industry leading companies including Detroit Diesel, Navistar and, most recently, Power Solutions International. Tom also worked in the US offices of Ricardo, PLC, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consultancy.
Over the course of his career, Tom has worked on numerous engine and vehicle launches with responsibilities in design, development, calibration, performance & emissions, certification, program management, and production support. He also has extensive experience in commercial strategy, product strategy, business strategy and business leadership. In addition, Tom has worked hand-in-hand with inside and outside counsel on various product-related legal matters during his career.
With deep technical and management experience in the powertrain and commercial vehicles industry, Tom adds tremendous capability to the 44 Energy team. Tom will be part of 44 Energy’s management team involved with strategy planning, supporting the Company’s existing business, and focusing on relationships with advanced powertrain companies as they navigate the fast changing and challenging regulatory landscape. Tom will also provide guidance to Red Fox Resources, 44 Energy’s partner company, to introduce sustainability, recycling, and core management to companies as they manage the life cycle of their strategic mineral and metal intensive products such as emission control catalysts, batteries, and fuel cells.
Tom holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a Master’s degree in Product Design and Development Management from Northwestern University – McCormick School of Engineering.
Tom will office in Chicago, Illinois.
About 44 Energy
44 Energy is a consulting company focused on the effective use of energy resources to generate economic and environmental benefits in rapidly evolving markets influenced by air pollution and climate change regulations and policies.
44 Energy provides technical services for the development, commercialization, and implementation of energy, transportation, and environmental technologies and strategies.
44 Energy is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
