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Artifex Skateparks

Profile: Team Qualifications


Chris Patnaude - Project Manager, Skatepark Engineer
BE in Composite Materials Engineering - Winona State University


Chris Patnaude - Project Manager, Project Skatepark Designer

Experience/Key Accomplishments:
Chris offers more than 20 years as a skilled skateboarder in addition to his experience in engineering, project management and skatepark design. As the MacGyver of ARTIFEX, Chris draws from his engineering, project management, and skateboarding/action-sports knowledge to provide innovative and functional skatepark designs that exceed the expectations of the community.

  • 10 years working experience as a Product Development Engineer and Worldwide Director of Technical Projects
  • Over 10 years experience planning and designing successful community skateparks (custom wood, steel, concrete, and modular systems)
  • President of the 4.8 Skatepark Organization in Winona, Minnesota; a park he helped design, build, and maintain
  • Extensive experience as a role model and mentor to youth through skatepark development programs
  • Placed consistently in top 10 over the years in regional amateur skateboard competitions
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