Dave Tight
About Dave Tight
Dave Tight serves as the Executive Vice President of Business Development at Patra Corporation, where he has significantly improved efficiency and productivity in insurance operations. He holds multiple degrees in Geology and Engineering from Denison University and The University of Tulsa, and has over 17 years of experience in his current role.
Current Role at Patra Corporation
Dave Tight serves as the Executive Vice President of Business Development at Patra Corporation, a position he has held since 2007. In this role, he has focused on enhancing the efficiency and productivity of insurance operations through strategic business development initiatives. He has played a key role in expanding the company's business development efforts to include offshore operations in three Indian cities: Visakhapatnam, Bangalore, and Raipur. His contributions have led to significant cost reductions and quality improvements for clients by optimizing both back-office and front-office service delivery.
Previous Experience at Freeborders Inc.
Prior to his current role, Dave Tight worked at Freeborders Inc. as the Vice President of Global Accounts from 2002 to 2007. During his five years at the company, he was responsible for managing global client relationships and driving business growth. His experience at Freeborders contributed to his expertise in business development and client management.
Experience at BearingPoint
Before joining Freeborders, Dave Tight served as a Business Development Manager at BearingPoint from 2000 to 2001. His role involved identifying business opportunities and developing strategies to enhance the company's market presence. This position provided him with valuable insights into business development processes.
Educational Background
Dave Tight has a robust educational background in geology and engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Denison University, studying from 1975 to 1979. He furthered his education at The University of Tulsa, where he achieved a Master's degree in Geology from 1981 to 1984. Additionally, he studied Engineering at Stanford University, obtaining a Master of Science degree from 1987 to 1988.