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Patrick Griffin
Chief Executive Officer at
ESCALADE, INCORPORATED
Net worth: 11 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Patrick Joseph Griffin is the founder of Water Street Partners LLC, founded in 1997, where the title held is Managing Partner.
Current jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Escalade, Inc. since 2026; Director at Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.; Director at Evansville Day School; Director at Ascension St Vincent Evansville Foundation; and Member at Rotary Club of Evansville.
Former jobs include Director-Business Development at Network Commerce, Inc. (1999–2000), Director-Business Development at WebCentric, Inc. (2000), Director at Stiga Sports AB (2007–2018), Director-Strategic Services at Edmondson (2002), Director at Escalade International Ltd. (2007–2013), Director at Neoteric Industries, Inc. (2009–2017), Strategic Planning Associate at Koch Industries LLC (1999), President at Martin Yale Industries LLC (2007–2009), and Vice President-Sales & Marketing at MARTIN YALE International GmbH (2009).
Education includes undergraduate studies at Trinity University and graduate studies including an MBA at the University of Michigan.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/04/2026 | 585,032 ( 4.24% ) | 11 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Patrick Griffin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ESCALADE, INCORPORATED | Chief Executive Officer | 29/10/2025 |
Ascension St Vincent Evansville Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Evansville Day School
 Evansville Day School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Evansville Day School is an independent, secular K-12 college-preparatory school serving students from junior pre-K through grade 12. Evansville Day School promotes leadership, resilience, confidence, and community engagement in a diverse and inclusive environment, and supports accessibility through merit scholarships, tuition assistance, and participation in a school scholarship tax credit program. The private company is based in Evansville. The school features innovation labs with 3D printers and robotics, and emphasizes whole-child development through academics, hands-on learning, social-emotional growth, and real-world experiences such as outdoor education and athletics. Signature programs include an AP Capstone diploma, individualized college counseling, and a summer academy for children ages 3 through 8th grade. Founded in 1946 and situated on a 40-acre wooded campus, the school provides a personalized, student-centered education with small class sizes and a curriculum that includes humanities, mathematics, science, technology, world languages, arts, and athletics. | Director/Board Member | - |
Rotary Club of Evansville | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
 Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a grant making foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Water Street Partners LLC
 Water Street Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to joint venture transactions and governance | Founder | 01/01/1997 |
Former positions of Patrick Griffin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Stiga Sports AB
 Stiga Sports AB Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sporting goods through online platform | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
Escalade International Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2013 |
MARTIN YALE International GmbH
 MARTIN YALE International GmbH Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and distributes office equipment and supplies | Sales & Marketing | 01/01/2009 |
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Training of Patrick Griffin
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
34
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Escalade, Inc.
 Escalade, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells sporting goods | Consumer Durables |
Koch Industries LLC
 Koch Industries LLC Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries involved in manufacturing, refining and distribution of petroleum, chemicals, fiber and polymers & paper products | Energy Minerals |
Trinity University
 Trinity University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Network Commerce, Inc.
 Network Commerce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers technology and business services | Technology Services |
Martin Yale Industries LLC
 Martin Yale Industries LLC Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures office and mailroom equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
WebCentric, Inc.
 WebCentric, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a Web site that allows shoppers to search and compare products and services | Technology Services |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a grant making foundation | Miscellaneous |
MARTIN YALE International GmbH
MARTIN YALE International GmbH Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and distributes office equipment and supplies | Distribution Services |
Escalade International Ltd. | |
Stiga Sports AB
Stiga Sports AB Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sporting goods through online platform | Retail Trade |
Edmondson/Quest Business Group | |
Water Street Partners LLC
Water Street Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to joint venture transactions and governance | Commercial Services |
Rotary Club of Evansville | Commercial Services |
Evansville Day School
Evansville Day School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Evansville Day School is an independent, secular K-12 college-preparatory school serving students from junior pre-K through grade 12. Evansville Day School promotes leadership, resilience, confidence, and community engagement in a diverse and inclusive environment, and supports accessibility through merit scholarships, tuition assistance, and participation in a school scholarship tax credit program. The private company is based in Evansville. The school features innovation labs with 3D printers and robotics, and emphasizes whole-child development through academics, hands-on learning, social-emotional growth, and real-world experiences such as outdoor education and athletics. Signature programs include an AP Capstone diploma, individualized college counseling, and a summer academy for children ages 3 through 8th grade. Founded in 1946 and situated on a 40-acre wooded campus, the school provides a personalized, student-centered education with small class sizes and a curriculum that includes humanities, mathematics, science, technology, world languages, arts, and athletics. | Consumer Services |
Ascension St Vincent Evansville Foundation |
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