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Patrick Clary

Enthusiast · DISC type i
President at Surface Innovation
📍 Lakeland, Florida, United States

Patrick Clary is the President of Surface Innovation, a seasoned strategist with nearly four decades of experience in the coatings industry. He holds a B. S. from Northern Illinois University and is known for implementing sound market plans and building strong sales teams. Colleagues describe him as a motivated, organized, and knowledgeable leader.

Outside of his professional life, Patrick enjoys fishing, sports, and spending quality time with his family. These interests provide a balance to his dedicated career in sales and business development, reflecting a well-rounded personal life.

Unique fact: He builds his sales teams with former applicators who have owned their own businesses, ensuring they have deep, practical industry experience.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Patrick shows up

Non-Confrontational
Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Patrick cares about

Coatings Industry Growth
With a career spanning nearly 40 years, he has a proven track record of expanding sales distribution for coatings companies.
Sales Team Leadership
He focuses on building strong teams through industry training and program development, often hiring representatives with prior hands-on experience.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
President
Surface Innovation
4-2024 - 1-2025
Vice President of Sales ERC Coatings- DBA Innovative Concrete Technology & Surfacelogix
ERC Coatings
6-2019 - 4-2024
Vice President of Sales
Gemini Industries
12-2016 - 5-2019
National Director of Sales & Business Development
Gemini Industries
8-2016 - 12-2016
General Sales Manager
Wood Finishers Depot
In the press

Media appearances

Elvisridge Capital Announces Pat Clary as President of ERC Coatings. Featured in Elvisridge Capital
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Education
B.S.
Northern Illinois University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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