PATRICK T. SHELTON

Company Name & Logo

Rec-Salute

Title:

CEO & President

Website:

www.rec-salute.com

Industry:

Outdoor Industry

Contact Info.:

patrick.t.shelton@gmail.com

Company Blurb:

Being an outdoorsman with interests in camping, kayaking,

bicycling, or other sports requiring large recreational equipment, I found the ultimate multi-purpose lift assist roof rack engineered by Norwegian company, Dropracks. My company: Rec-Salute. is the first in the US to order the product for North American sales. Having met up with the principles of Dropracks at SEMA in late

2023 we solidified a relationship with the manufacturer and decided to approached other vendors whose products would complement the Dropracks system. While the roof rack business is expected to double in the next ten years, we see great potential in the recreation and overland market. Additionally, the opportunity of government sales is a very real prospect. We are currently exploring the idea of motorizing the system for military and first responder use.

Bio:

Former SEAL Team 2 Corpsman, retired firefighter, and federal service worker with a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Masters in National Security Studies. Successfully managed side hustles and investments to support a family of five. Active outdoorsman adapting activities due to prior injuries. Involved in charitable

activities with Beyond the Teams, completing challenging endurance events. Advocating for accessibility in outdoor experiences by promoting Dropracks' roof rack lift assist product in the U.S. and exploring adaptations for disaster responders

and the military.