Patriot-Kennickell Joint Venture

I am Gregory Black, an African American retired, service-disabled US Navy Commander. I am also the proud owner of a thriving printing business founded in Savannah, Georgia. Throughout my 21-year career as a Navy Deep Sea Diving Officer, the third African American diving officer certified in Navy history, I had to face and overcome many challenges against seemingly impossible odds. Yet, I succeeded and retired with many honors and military decorations. I also hold a B.A. in Communications and an M.P.A in Public Administrations.

After retiring from the Navy, I focused this drive and determination into building a business, and I chose to print because I have always had a love for the profession. In 2017, I launched my dream, which is today, Patriot Precision Printing in Savannah, Ga.

After successfully completing the SBA All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP) requirements, SBA approval was granted in February of 2020 for a Joint Venture with The Kennickell Group. They are among the largest, oldest, and highest quality printers in the nation. Being the first ISO 9000 certified printer in North America further added to their already remarkable portfolio of accolades. Kennickell was also the International Printer of the Year in 2017.

Since the inception of the Patriot Kennickell Joint Venture, I have experienced nothing but remarkable success in meeting the growth and development goals of my business plan. Both my company and the Kennickell Group operate on the highest levels of quality and precision with every project we undertake. In fact, our Joint Venture successfully bid and won our first federal government printing contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs within the second month of its existence.

Patriot Precision Logistics, LLC. – The Kennickell Group entered into an SBA-Approved Mentor-Protege Agreement in February 2020 – Patriot Precision Logistics, LLC. The Kennickell Group JV formed in November 2019.