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Listen "All In for 53 Years: George Pattee (Parksite) on Building Companies That Last"
Episode Synopsis
What does it take to build a company and a culture that lasts? In this episode of Through the Rearview, Lindsay Young sits down with George Pattee, who turned a teenage summer job at Parksite into a 53-year leadership journey. From working out of a literal (former) chicken coop to becoming chairman of the employee-owned, thriving building materials distributor, George shares stories of resilience, purpose and people-first leadership.
You’ll hear:
• How culture – not just having an ESOP – carried Parksite through disruption
• How teamwork, accountability and the golden rule shaped his leadership.
• Insights into succession planning, the realities of ESOPs and advice for the next generation of leaders.
• Personal reflections on building both a 50+ year marriage and a 50+ year career.
George also talks about giving back to the industry; he served a term as chairman of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) Board of Directors.
Tune in for stories, humor and timeless wisdom from one of distribution’s most respected voices.
You’ll hear:
• How culture – not just having an ESOP – carried Parksite through disruption
• How teamwork, accountability and the golden rule shaped his leadership.
• Insights into succession planning, the realities of ESOPs and advice for the next generation of leaders.
• Personal reflections on building both a 50+ year marriage and a 50+ year career.
George also talks about giving back to the industry; he served a term as chairman of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) Board of Directors.
Tune in for stories, humor and timeless wisdom from one of distribution’s most respected voices.
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