Mark Pattison is an entrepreneur and former NFL player seeking new opportunities. He has extensive experience founding and leading successful companies, including 16 Mile Solutions, The Pattison Group, and Front Porch Classics. As CEO, he has raised capital, developed products and services, driven revenue growth, and overseen acquisitions. Pattison also had a career in the NFL after playing football for the University of Washington, where he was an All Pac 10 and All West Coast honoree. He remains actively involved in his local community through organizations like the Seattle Golf Club and Northwest Forum.

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712 N. Motor Place Suite 3
Seattle, WA 98103
206-650-8527 Mobile | Mark@16MileSolutions.com
BUSINESS DRIVER
♦ Creative Innovator ♦ Driven to Succeed ♦ High-Energy
♦ Revenue Driver ♦ Partnership Developer ♦ Market Developer
♦ Collaborative Leader ♦ Multi-disciplined ♦ High Integrity
HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
♦ 16 Mile Solutions – Drove the conception, business plan, funding, and
development of a Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software solution - in the
midst of market launch
♦ The Pattison Group – Built and grew company from start-up to million dollar +
brand enhancing merchandising business
♦ Front Porch Classics – Co-founded and drove the market and financial success
of award winning coffee table board games; company acquired in 2007.
♦ Professional Athlete – Competed in 5 College Bowl Games and played five years
with the NFL, competing in two NFC Playoff Games
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
16 Mile Solutions, Seattle, WA 2006 – present
www.16MileSolutions.com
The EDI order visibility solution that re-invents supply chain communications and collaboration for
businesses that require real-time electronic data interchange.
CEO/Founder
Conceived the product solutions and formed the strategic vision for the business. Wrote the
business plan and attracted and secured funding capital. Oversee all aspects of the business,
including product development, sales and marketing.
♦ Raised 1.8 million seed capital from angel investors.
♦ Successfully manage development teams, onshore and offshore, in India and Viet Nam to
develop, test and bring the product solution to successful market launch.
♦ Attracted and manage industry domain specialists, with combined EDI experience of over 60
years, ensuring an optimal supply chain solution for target market.
♦ Selected and collaborate with offshore development team in the Philippines in the creation
and launch of the corporate website to support sales and marketing initiatives
♦ Develop and lead all sales and go-to-market efforts.
♦ Developed and drove successful Beta Test program with Starbucks and their vendors.
♦ Continue to serve as CEO and member of the Board of Directors

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The Pattison Group, Seattle, WA 1994 – present
www.thepattisongroup.com
The best in brand enhancing merchandise.
CEO / Founder
Instrumental in the formation of the company, product strategy, and sales and marketing strategy.
Drive all sales, marketing, and operations initiatives.
♦ Landed and managed all key accounts including:
 Starbucks Coffee, Microsoft, Fox Sports, Fox Television, Amazon, Oprah, Seattle
Children’s Theatre, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Mariners, etc.
♦ Started overseas importing division to enhance The Pattison Group business:
 Representative Key Account - Starbucks Coffee: Produced all Outdoor Market
Umbrellas for North America, Latin America and Asia.
♦ Conceived of and oversaw the upgrade of www.ThePattisionGroup.com to allow customers
to order merchandise online, creating a broader market reach and additional sources of
revenue.
 In 2008, successfully launched the first, fully-automated, ecommerce-enabled web site in
the Ad Specialty market
♦ Continue to strategize and oversee SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and PPC (Pay Per
Click) marketing campaigns, ensuring optimal ROI.
♦ Currently engaged in the potential sale of The Pattison Group.
Front Porch Classics 1999 - 2003
Makers of award-winning coffee table games
CEO / Co-Founder
Drove the formation of the company and development of sales, marketing, accounting, importing
and establishment of a warehouse and delivery channels.
♦ While focused on business development and sales, also collaborated with team members to
invent and bring to market products that captured the minds of families, both adults and
children.
♦ Successfully raised millions of dollars in capital, including a seed round from angel
investors, as well as subsequent rounds from Northwest Venture Associates, between 2001 -
2003, one of the most difficult fund raising periods in recent years.
♦ Developed business early on with major customers such as Amazon, Back to Basics Toy
Company, Barnes and Noble, and Starbucks Coffee.
♦ 30 Plus SKU’s were seen in over 700 retail stores and 7 different countries.
 Earned Family Fun Toy of the Year Award for Dread Pirate 2002
 Earned Family Fun Toy of the Year Award for Old Century Baseball 2001.
 Successfully negotiated book/movie/game tie in with Barnes and Noble and 20th
Century Fox’s “Master and Commander”, starring Russell Crowe.
♦ Company was acquired by a New York-based toy company in 2007.
National Football League (NFL) 1985 - 1990
Wide Receiver and Special Teams Player
♦ Drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1985
 Competed against Minnesota Vikings in the NFC playoffs in 1987
♦ Traded to New Orleans Saints 1987
 Assisted in earning Miller Light Team of the year 1987
 Competed against New England Patriots in the NFC championship game in 1985

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EDUCATION
♦ Political Science, University of WA 1980-1985
♦ WASHINGTON HUSKY FOOTBALL TEAM:
 Participated in 5 Bowl games, including:
 Orange Bowl 1985.
 Aloha Bowls 1981, 1982
 Rose Bowls 1980, 1981
 1985 All Pac 10 Honorable Mention
 1985 All West Coast Strength Team
 1985 First Team All Fiji Team
 5 appearances in Sports Illustrated including feature article
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & AFFILIATIONS
♦ Seattle Golf Club
♦ Seattle Tennis Club
♦ Northwest Forum
♦ Business Roundtable
PERSONAL
♦ Married to Renée for 18 years and have two amazing daughters ages 12 & 10
♦ Classically Trained in Violin by the Suzuki Method
 Proficient in Guitar, Banjitar and Harmonica
 Band Member, Chew Cup
♦ Coach Girls’ Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball