Patton Foundation supports Tennessee’s young entrepreneurs by providing education and opportunities for competition.
The Foundation serves as a dynamic springboard for aspiring entrepreneurs who are eager to propel their ideas to new heights. Functioning as a catalyst for growth, the Foundation provides invaluable support and resources to these budding visionaries.
About the Foundation
Patton Foundation Founders
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Spencer Patton
Spencer Patton is the founder of multiple companies in the logistics space and built his business from $0 to greater than $100 million in ten years.
Rooted in the Nashville community, Spencer is a born and raised Tennessean. He attended Montgomery Bell Academy and graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in economics and psychology.
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Carli Patton
Carli Patton is actively involved in nurturing a growing network of Nashville-based businesses alongside her husband, Spencer. Her professional background includes marketing, communications, and strategy.
Carli earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Vanderbilt University, with a specialization in Human and Organizational Development. Carli has called Tennessee home for nearly 20 years.
Rooted In Tennessee
Patton Foundation is based in Tennessee with offices just outside of Nashville in Brentwood, Tennessee. Our team operates in a modern office space alongside several of the businesses founded by Spencer Patton, including Route Consultant and Hello Truck Lease. Our location reflects our dedication to the community around us, the entrepreneurs that built this space, and our long history of working towards a goal of giving back to fellow entrepreneurs.
Foundation Operations Team
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Kati Dinkens
Executive Director
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Danielle Hunt
Events Director
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Piper Fritsch
Community Liaison