Gretchen Baker
About Gretchen Baker
Gretchen Baker serves as Senior Counsel and Senior Director at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in corporate law, she previously held positions at GE Capital, Toyota Financial Services, and CWT, among others.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Gretchen Baker serves as Senior Counsel and Senior Director at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2020. In her current role, she manages a commercial legal team within a multinational healthcare distribution organization. Her responsibilities include providing legal support in various areas, including technology, products, software, marketing, and real estate. She advises internal corporate stakeholders on litigation, human resources, and employment law matters.
Previous Experience at GE Capital
Gretchen Baker has extensive experience at GE Capital, where she held multiple roles. She began as a Black Belt for 11 months in 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following this, she worked as a Strategy Consultant from 2004 to 2006 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Additionally, she served as Legal Counsel from 2006 to 2009, contributing to the legal framework of the organization.
Professional Background in Law
Baker has a solid background in law, having worked as an Attorney at Baker Law Firm from 2007 to 2017. She also served as Legal Counsel at Faegre Drinker from 2015 to 2017. Before joining Patterson Companies, she was the Director of Corporate Counsel at CWT from 2017 to 2020. Throughout her career, she has focused on providing legal guidance and support in various sectors.
Educational Qualifications
Gretchen Baker holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She also completed the Patterson Leadership Academy at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Economics from Boston College.
Project Management Experience at Toyota Financial Services
Baker worked as a Project Manager at Toyota Financial Services from 2001 to 2003. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing various projects, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization. Her experience in project management complements her legal expertise.