You have heard of people starting a second career that combines the attributes they most loved from their many years in business with a new found cause.Pat is one such person.She started working for a heavy construction equipment dealer thirty-eight years ago.Her last position was as President of National Applied Construction Products in Akron, Ohio.She has spoken at national conventions, written articles for industry magazines and been awarded recognition for exemplary performance from domestic and foreign manufacturers.Pat’s second career is a combination of her earlier construction industry experiences and her involvement in the future of sustainability and green building practices.She emphasizes that the green movement is more than just a trend; it is a complete transformation in thinking, organizing and doing.
Pat’s other interests include the restoration of antiques for preservation and reuse of materials. She is currently working to save Longwood Manor, an 84 year old English Revival Tudor home in Macedonia, Ohio, and she is a member of the Twinsburg Writer’s Circle and Westside Writers.Pat enjoys travelling with her husband to learn historical context and to soak up cultural differences throughout the world.
Kathleen Petron, LEED AP Owner
The construction industry has been a part of Kathy’s life from very early in her career. She lived and breathed construction while involved in the family owned general contracting bosiness in addition to working for a number of other contractors throughout her career.This experience afforded her the broad knowledge base of the industry; creation of a project, spec interpretation, bidding process, and fulfillment.She worked on commercial and residential building projects.Completing projects as a GC developed an awareness from many perspectives contributing to the ability to see the big picture.
Kathy was the Operations Manager for an international manufacturer of construction materials for the flooring industry.The processes of product manufacturing focused her attention to the immediate need to educate the construction industry about green building options and sustainability.Having a long time interest in green building practices and sustainability, Daybreak Resources was a natural fit.
Kathy believes that developing better building practices makes for a stronger tomorrow.
DaybreakResources Blog: Monthly Archives for January 2009
