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Patrick Jester is the visionary behind Blackthorn Consulting Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, where he delivers transformative quality management system and training solutions that convert knowledge into measurable success. As a Lead Assessor for ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratories and an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Patrick plays a pivotal role helping companies reach their strategic objectives. His leadership credentials include previously serving as Vice President of Quality & Corporate Compliance for a large, multiple location calibration laboratory, and as a Divisional NCSLI Vice President and contributing to various NCSLI Committees. Patrick is the current NCSLI Board of Directors Secretary and ASQ Measurement Quality Division Chair.
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In 2018, Patrick earned his Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, discovering his passion for leadership and becoming a committed advocate for effective leadership practices. A perpetual student of leadership, he seizes opportunities to share insights and inspire others. In 2024, Patrick became a Louisiana Notary Public, commissioned in E. Baton Rouge Parish and qualified throughout the state.
With over two decades of experience in Metrology and a deep understanding of legal and regulatory compliance, Patrick brings a distinct perspective to Measurement Science. In 2023, he achieved the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor certification. A sought-after keynote speaker and lecturer on Leadership and Quality Management, Patrick is devoted to his family, sharing his life with his wife Carol, their four children, and one grandchild.
With over two decades of experience in Metrology and a deep understanding of legal and regulatory compliance, Patrick brings a distinct perspective to Measurement Science. In 2023, he achieved the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor certification. A sought-after keynote speaker and lecturer on Leadership and Quality Management, Patrick is devoted to his family, sharing his life with his wife Carol, their four children, and one grandchild.
