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The Todd Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Foundation Launches to Honor Legacy

11/21/2024

Phoenix, AZ, November 21, 2024 – The Todd Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Foundation, founded by Judy Ramsey and Bill Jackson, has officially been launched and is accepting scholarship applications and financial donations. 

This pioneering initiative honors Todd’s career and values by providing students interested in car audio, security and integration with a pathway to technical and business education. The first of the $1,000 and $2,000 biannual scholarships will be awarded in March of 2025. Recipients can use scholarship awards to attend industry training events and formal training schools, receive MECP certification training and exams, and even to buy the necessary tools of the trade. High School seniors, recent graduates, GED holders and new entrants to the industry are all invited to apply.

“Our ultimate goal is to deliver a whole new inspired generation of qualified technicians, passionate sales staff, and competent shop operators to the industry”, said Judy Ramsey, Todd’s widow and Co-Founder of the 501(c)(3) organization. 

Serving as Co-Founder alongside Judy is the former President and CEO of Rockford Corp., Bill Jackson, who is now Sr. Operations Business Advisor to Rockford’s parent organization, Patrick Industries, Inc. (PATK). Bill commented, “To my knowledge, there has never been a program like this for the car audio industry, and I couldn’t be more pleased to help lead the effort. The impact we make with this scholarship foundation will serve the industry for many decades to come.”

About The Todd Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Foundation: Todd Ramsey was a renowned 12-volt industry consultant, having started a car stereo shop at the age of 18 in southern California. His deep understanding of automotive electronics led him to design audio and electrical systems from the ground up for cars, motorcycles, UTVs and marine applications. He later took his technical prowess to Europe to train other technicians and advance the car audio industry in England and Turkey. Todd’s encyclopedic knowledge of cars and automotive technology later took him to Arizona, where he was a trade school instructor, and consultant with CEA, MECP, SEMA, SkillsUSA, and served for a time as editor of Mobile Electronics Magazine. Todd’s generosity of time and resources combined with his unrelenting quest for knowledge is reflected in the goal of this scholarship foundation: to make training affordable and accessible to young enthusiasts.

For more information about The Todd Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Foundation and its initiatives, please visit www.toddramseyscholarship.com or email [email protected].

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The Progressive Group

09/30/2024

The demand for top-tier audio in RVs, boats, and powersports vehicles continues to grow as outdoor enthusiasts seek high-performance audio experiences to match their adventures and look for ways to upfit and customize their vehicles. Patrick is proud to empower The Progressive Group, a consumer wholesale electronics distributor and manufacturers’ representative offering innovative, high-quality audio and electronic solutions through both retail and OEM channels.

Founded in 1998 in Grand Rapids, Mich., The Progressive Group has been a leader in consumer electronics for over 26 years, offering best-in-class audio, visual, and accessory products for the RV, marine, UTV, motorcycle, automotive, housing, and industrial markets. As a leading player in the field, The Progressive Group’s primary goal is to provide its customers in the retail, custom integration wholesale, OEM, and commercial channels with a broad mix of brands and products to increase their profitability, sell-through, and help them stay competitive in a demanding and rapidly evolving market.

Since joining the Patrick family of brands in 2016, The Progressive Group has continued to expand its footprint and capabilities. Today, The Progressive Group boasts over 80 sales professionals and ten strategically located distribution centers, making them the largest audio/visual representative and distribution group in the U.S. Their customers include world-class RV, boat, and powersports manufacturers, as well as key retail customers including Harley-Davidson and Polaris Authorized Dealerships, ABC Warehouse, Car Toys, and sites like Crutchfield.com and JBTools.com.

Their product offerings are comprehensive, ranging from audio solutions and lighting control to security and GPS tracking, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of world-class OEMs and their 4,000+ strong retail customer base. Additionally, The Progressive Group’s dedication to quality is evident in their meticulous approach to system design, rigorous quality checks, and a 98% on-time dealer record. The backbone of The Progressive Group’s success is an educated, solution-based sales staff that provides innovative marketing resources and a consultative sales approach to its business partners.

With a proven track record of excellence, The Progressive Group continues to set the standard in the industry.

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Rockford Fosgate/ Harley Davidson Factory Race Team

09/26/2024

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Patrick Welcomes Sportech 
to the Family

01/11/2024

In January Patrick proudly welcomed Sportech to the Company’s family of leading brands.Headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, Sportech has established itself as aleading force in designingand manufacturing high-value, complex components for powersports OEMs. Its product portfolio, whichincludes integrated door systems, roofs, canopies, and windshields, caters to a broad spectrum of thepowersports market, with aspecial emphasis on the utility vehicle segment.

Founded in 1993, Sportech began its journey by crafting windshields for snowmobiles and graduallyexpanded its expertise to include other powersports vehicle components. Its approach to ‘Discover,Design, Develop, and Deliver’ has not only fostered strong relationships with leading OEMs such as BRP,Honda, and Polaris but has also positioned it as a pivotal player in the powersports market. Sportech’scommitment to designing and manufacturing cutting-edge accessory product portfolios reflects itsunwavering dedication to elevating both performance and enjoyment.

As Sportech continues to integrate, this signifies not just growth but a strategic move to redefinePatrick’s possibilities in the outdoor enthusiastarena. We extend a warm welcome to Sportech’s CEO,Jim Glomstad, and the entire team of approximately 430 dedicated employees, who are now part of thePatrick family.