Thomas Paddy
About Thomas Paddy
Thomas Paddy is a Service Manager for New England at Patterson Companies, Inc., with extensive experience in service management and equipment support across various organizations, including the US Navy and Benco Dental. He holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology from Coastal Carolina Community College.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Thomas Paddy serves as the Service Manager for New England at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2023. His role is based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing service operations and ensuring customer satisfaction within the region.
Previous Experience at Henry Schein
Prior to his current role, Thomas Paddy worked at Henry Schein as a Master Service Technician from 2022 to 2023. His tenure lasted for nine months in the Greater Hartford area, where he provided technical support and service management.
Military Background in the US Navy
Thomas Paddy has an extensive military background, having served in the US Navy for over a decade. His roles included Independent Equipment Support Technician at Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, and various positions related to dental equipment and facilities management across multiple locations, including Camp Lejeune and Pearl Harbor.
Education and Technical Training
Thomas Paddy studied Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician at Coastal Carolina Community College, earning an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree. He also completed training at the Dental Equipment Repair School, USN in 1988, which provided him with specialized skills in dental equipment maintenance and repair.
Career at Benco Dental
At Benco Dental, Thomas Paddy held two significant positions. He served as the Regional Service Manager for the Great Lakes Region from 2012 to 2019, and later as Equipment Support Manager for the Cascade Region from 2019 to 2020. His roles involved managing service teams and ensuring the effective operation of dental equipment.