Patrick Jester , JD., CQA

Patrick Jester, J.D., CQA, president, Blackthorn Consulting Group, Inc. Patrick is the visionary behind Blackthorn Consulting Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, where he delivers transformative quality management system and training solutions that convert knowledge into measurable success. As a Lead Assessor for ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratories and an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Patrick plays a pivotal role helping companies reach their strategic objectives. His leadership credentials include previously serving as vice president of quality & corporate compliance for a large, multiple location calibration laboratory, and as a Divisional NCSLI Vice President and contributing to various NCSLI Committees. Additionally, Patrick is the current ASQ Measurement Quality Division Chair.

In 2018, Patrick earned his Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, discovering his passion for leadership and becoming a committed advocate for effective leadership practices. A perpetual student of leadership, he seizes opportunities to share insights and inspire others. In 2024, Patrick became a Louisiana Notary Public, commissioned in E. Baton Rouge Parish and qualified throughout the state.