James Patrick, ACS, ALB was recently named “Marketing Professional of the Year” by the Southern Arizona Architects and Engineers Marketing Association (SAAEMA) during their inaugural SAAEMA Honor Awards Gala.

Patrick was recognized for his work as a marketing professional who is responsible for significant improvements in his company’s marketing efforts, producing outstanding results, educating fellow staff members on marketing methods, developing innovative marketing tools and leading the effort on both external and internal marketing campaigns.

In addition to his marketing efforts, Patrick’s leadership roles within various professional trade and industry organizations were noted among his attributes. These include being the past president of groups such as Ad2 Tucson and a local chapter of Toastmasters International as well as sitting on various boards of directors including SAAEMA where he is currently the Treasurer.

Patrick began with his company in 2006 and works both as the marketing lead for their Tucson office and one of the company’s regional photographers. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

James Patrick’s photography website is www.jamesmpatrick.com