Patrick Mency has over 12 years of sales, field operations, and management experience. Prior to FUEL, Patrick was a Co-Partner with the nation’s largest bench advertising company. The genesis of the company goes back to a story that Patrick’s grandmother shared with him. She used to regularly utilize public transportation in Panama City, Florida, where there were no benches for her to rest upon while waiting for the bus. Patrick petitioned the city to place a bench at her stop, so his elderly grandmother would have a place to sit and prop up her grocery bags. Ultimately, they refused.

That is how Patrick entered the business: placing strategic street furniture within the confines of a mire of city ordinances and laws, with advertising to help cover the cost. And thus, the municipality incurs no expense, riders were able to have a comfortable seat, and advertising revenues pays for all costs. Patrick also gives the local municipality a portion of advertising revenue, creating a win-win partnership for all involved.