Pat Schmetzer currently holds the role of Director of Product Training & Risk Management at MEC. In this role, Pat is responsible for all aspects of customer product training, safety, sales and service. Pat is also responsible for all facets of incident management including investigation, product inspections and all other related activities. Pat conducts regular live, interactive webinars for customers, as well.

Pat began his equipment safety career back in 1985 and has trained hundreds and hundreds of operators, technicians, rental employees and sales representatives on all types of equipment but with a strong focus on mobile elevating work platforms. During his career, he has had the opportunity to train for many prominent companies and organizations including NASA, Boeing, Monsanto, Proctor & Gamble, American Airlines, Associated General Contractors and all the major rental companies.

Pat Schmetzer is a proud member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as well as the IPAF Manufacturers Technical Committee. (MTC).