About Pat

Pat Read brings more than 55 years of combined military and industry experience in product support, equipment management, and integrated life cycle support (ILCS). Throughout his distinguished career, he has led Canadian Army and Multi-National Force allied maintenance workshops, directed Department of National Defence (DND) Equipment Program Management Directorates, and contributed to major equipment acquisition initiatives.

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A recognized authority in supportability and product life cycle standards, Pat has developed business process models for DND and contributed to the ISO 10303 AP239 Product Life Cycle Support standard. He remains actively engaged in international product support standards organizations, helping shape best practices that influence defence and industry worldwide.

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Pat retired from the Canadian Army in 2000 at the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, following 30 years of service in maintenance and engineering leadership roles within the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME). His military career established the foundation for his deep expertise in operational readiness, sustainment strategy, and engineering leadership.

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In 2001, Pat joined Pennant Canada, where he founded the company’s consulting services division. Under his leadership, the team became widely recognized for developing integrated life cycle support policy and guidance for DND and for enabling effective ILCS implementation across major industry providers. He continues to serve as a Director of Pennant Canada while focusing his efforts on building and expanding Team ILCS and fostering a global ILCS community of practice.

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Pat is a registered Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering along with advanced military technical and operational staff training. He is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), SAE International, and the Council of Logistics Engineering Professionals (CLEP). He also served as Past President of the EME Association, a core organization within the Canadian Conference of Defence Associations (CDA).

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Outside of his professional life, Pat is married to Maggie and is the proud father of four grown children. Their household includes three cats and two dogs. Pat continues to pursue his long-standing goal of consistently breaking 100 on the golf course, or at least beating his buddies occasionally.