Gary Patena

Bio

Gary Patena works with HCI Equity Partners' transportation and logistics portfolio companies as a Senior Vice President. He joined the Firm in 2008. Mr. Patena brings thirty years of experience in the transportation and logistics sector and a broad network of relationships with potential customers and acquisition targets. His knowledge benefits all of HCI Equity Partners' logistics portfolio companies. Previously, Mr. Patena was President of Matson America Transportation Services (MAT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. With a market capitalization in excess of $2 billion, Alexander & Baldwin trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol ALEX. Prior to his appointment as President of MAT, Mr. Patena founded TransAmerica Transportation in 1988, and grew the company from a start up to $100 million of revenue. In December of 2003, Matson Integrated Logistics acquired TransAmerica and renamed the company Matson America Transportation Services. Prior to starting up and establishing TransAmerica, Mr. Patena had a successful career at P.I.E. Truck lines and Consolidated Freightways, where he held numerous management positions at both firms. Mr. Patena is a well known individual in the transportation and logistics industry. He attended Kent State University and holds a BA in Business Management with a minor in Transportation.

Career

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