Don Patterson is the Director of Strategic Accounts and International Sales as well as being responsible for worldwide sourcing. Don began in the diagnostic ultrasound market more than 30 years ago as a purchasing manager for Metrix Teknika. Don's career was focused on production and inventory control as well as purchasing and operations management prior to his current position. At Aspen Imaging Don was responsible for developing offshore and mquiladora based assembly operations and strategic alliances with multiple international companies. At Sonora Don has held several key positions in sales and sales management and was the third full time employee for the company. Don is directly responsible for business development in the international market and has been the key member for Sonora in developing international probe repair partnerships. Don has completed many post-graduate educational programs for executives.