Patrick Hartung
About Patrick Hartung
Patrick Hartung is a Fleet Operations Manager with extensive experience in the transportation and fleet maintenance sectors. He has held various roles in companies such as UniGroup, KENWORTH OF ST. LOUIS INC., LTI Trucking Services, and Spire, where he currently works.
Current Role at Spire
Patrick Hartung serves as the Fleet Operations Manager at Spire, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees fleet operations, ensuring efficient management and maintenance of the company's transportation resources. His responsibilities include optimizing fleet performance and implementing best practices in fleet management.
Previous Experience in Fleet Management
Before joining Spire, Patrick Hartung accumulated extensive experience in fleet management. He worked at LTI Trucking Services, Inc. as a Fleet Maintenance Analyst from 2016 to 2017 and later served as the Director of Maintenance from 2017 to 2018. His earlier role at UniGroup, Inc. as a Transportation Specialist from 2012 to 2016 further solidified his expertise in the transportation sector.
Educational Background
Patrick Hartung has a solid educational foundation in technical and management fields. He studied Diesel Mechanics Technology at Fox Valley Technical College, earning an Associate Degree in 2008. Additionally, he pursued Electrical Power Generation at the same institution. He later attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where he obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management in 2011.
Technical Expertise
Patrick Hartung's technical expertise is rooted in his background as a Diesel Technician at KENWORTH OF ST. LOUIS INC. from 2009 to 2012. This hands-on experience in diesel technology complements his academic training, enabling him to effectively manage fleet operations and maintenance.
Career Progression
Throughout his career, Patrick Hartung has demonstrated a consistent progression in roles related to fleet operations and maintenance. Starting as a Diesel Technician, he advanced to positions of increasing responsibility, including Lead - Fleet Systems Administrator at Spire for eight months in 2020 and subsequently transitioning to Fleet Operations Manager.