EASA is very happy to announce that Joe Patterson has joined EASA’s staff as a Technical Support Specialist.

Patterson has more than 20 years experience in the engineering, manufacture and repair of electric machinery. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. 

Patterson has extensive experience in machine design and manufacturing. He was primarily responsible for the design and manufacture of more than 50 unique electric machines. He also performed root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for complex problems. He has authored technical papers for the Association of Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) and chaired the Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association (TSMA). 

Patterson’s 23-year career includes 20 years with EASA member FLANDERS, where he held a variety of positions, including:

• Technical Project Manager
• Motor Manufacturing Manager
• Director, US Repair
• Vice President of Engineering (most recent)

“With his extensive background in machine design and the electromechanical service industry, Joe will be an incredible addition to our stellar EASA team,” said EASA President & CEO Linda Raynes, CAE. “Like EASA’s other engineers, Joe’s duties will include direct technical support for members; writing newsletter and trade press articles; presentations; training development; industry representation and more. We are very happy to have him on board and look forward to his work on behalf of our members and the industry.”

“I am very excited to join the EASA staff,” said Patterson. “I grew up in the motor repair industry, so it’s in my blood and something that has been part of my life ever since I can remember. I have a great deal of respect for the EASA engineering group and look forward to learning from them and giving back as well. I especially look forward to helping EASA continue to advance our great industry.” 

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