The Wing Group announced the appointment of Patrick Blake as chief operating officer. Blake will work with company president Andrew Branagh and the leadership team to support the group’s global expansion.
“We are proud to welcome Patrick to the Wing Group,” Branagh said in a statement. “Our organization is experiencing rapid growth, and we’re facing an exciting wave of opportunities. Patrick’s leadership, strategic mindset and operational background make him the ideal person to help us build capacity and take the Wing Group to the next level.”
Blake served 29 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of captain. He most recently was commander of the Defense Logistics Agency, Indo-Pacific, where he led a team of more than 1,400 personnel across nine subordinate organizations. He is based out of Tampa, Florida.
The Wing Group encompasses the brands Wing Inflatables, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Co., FabTek Industries and Mustang Survival.
