Charles Patterson, president of Southeastern Equipment Co., announced he is retiring after 46 years with the company. Southeastern Equipment’s owner and founder, William Baker, originally hired Patterson after he graduated from Ohio University.

Mickey Gourley replaces Patterson as president, effective Jan. 1. Gourley joined Southeastern in 19999 as an outside sales representative after earning a B.A. in business from Muskingham University. He was promoted to regional manager in 2011 and then to vice president in 2016. As regional manager, Gourley worked closely with Patterson to oversee all vendor relations. He controlled and planned equipment inventory and has developed extensive knowledge of the product lines, while leading multiple groups within Southeastern.