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About Us

Meet Patio Productions' helpful and friendly service staff


Patio Productions began in 2006 as a tiny e-commerce drop-shipping company, dedicated to the simple goal of finding and selling high-quality outdoor furniture at mid-range prices - at the time, a glaring gap in the market. By 2009, we began designing and manufacturing our own products, and massively improved our catalog of custom furniture options. In 2011, we opened our first small brick-and-mortar retail showroom in San Diego. Today, our company boasts three main branches between two states, a huge warehouse in San Marcos, and the coolest retail store in San Diego down on Hancock Street.

We take our jobs very seriously - that's why when you work with Patio Productions, you'll only work with seasoned furniture professionals, designers, and the nicest, smartest, U.S. based customer service team in the business. We are committed to making Patio Productions the best place to shop for outdoor furniture, whether online or in one of our showrooms.

Of course, selling quality patio furniture is important to us, but equally so is maintaining a corporate culture that embraces the unique vibe of San Diego. From our friendly and relaxed shopping atmosphere and unique aesthetic, to keeping cold beer on tap in the showroom for our customers to enjoy while they browse, we always try to infuse some fun into your shopping experience. We offer a no-hassle, no-stress experience, coupled with great prices on some truly great products, to make your dream patio design a reality.



Who We Are



Ben Harvey, CEO of Patio Productions

Ben

President and CEO

Hello. I’m Ben born and raised on Earth. After living in 8 different places in the USA and internationally I found my way to San Diego, CA. I love the San Diego outdoor lifestyle, Mexican food and beaches. Most of my free time is spent playing with my daughter, wife and Golden retriever. And because I still have the travel bug we either pull our Airstream out for weekend camping trips or fly to more exotic lands whenever we can. My spirit animal is the wolf. I guess that is why I love the freedom of being my own boss! I never dreamed that when I started Patio Productions over a decade ago that I’d still be having so much fun creating this company with such an amazing team of people. We keep things fresh by taking a non-traditional approach to an otherwise very traditional business. This keeps me, my staff and our customers interested and engaged day in and day out

Todd

Co-Founder and CIO

I'm Todd, founding partner and CIO at Patio Productions. With over 20 years pioneering digital commerce in furniture (with 15 of those being in the outdoor living space), I help fuel Patio Productions growth with tech innovation and tried-and-true online retail savvy. I never fancied myself an entrepreneur, but opportunities unfolded at the dawn of e-commerce, in a furniture space that I found very interesting, and all those stars aligning were just too good to pass up! I've worked with massage chairs, memory foam mattresses, water fountains, and bathroom furniture, trying my hand at selling, buying, designing, and manufacturing in a variety of furniture niches. Finally, I leveraged my skills to rapidly scale a patio furniture website years ago which ultimately led to my co-founding Patio Productions in 2006. In my day to day I spearhead technology operations and some of our digital marketing strategy, but my favorite part of this job is going hands-on designing product shoot concepts and merchandising the website. When I find spare time to escape the office, you'll likely find me on a lake, wake surfing or hydrofoiling with friends and family.

picture of Todd Harmon, Co-founder and CIO of Patio Productions with over 20 years of furniture innovation experience
Mike Bowman, Product Manager and E-commerce lead at Patio Productions

Mike

Website Guy

Hey there, I’m Mike, the technical product manager and E-commerce lead here at Patio Productions. Basically, it's my job to make sure the website works well and that folks like you can find us when searching the wide open web! I manage our digital marketing, web development, and systems administration projects, and I am lead editor for our blog and store. Get a hold of me if you have questions about our website, our content, or our marketing efforts and promotions.
I've been working with Todd since late 2009, cutting my teeth on bathroom furniture and water fountain websites. I came onboard with Patio Productions in 2011 and have been here ever since, learning a lot about the furniture industry along the way. During my tenure I've worked side gigs as a freelance marketer and business analyst but Patio Productions will always feel like home. I'm originally from SoCal but currently living in Denver, Colorado with my wife, two kids, and rambunctious labrador retriever. I'd like to believe that my spirit animal is a bear but I think it's probably more likely a squirrel.

Tony

VP

Hi, I'm Tony, originally from Sonoma County, Northern California's home to vineyards and redwood forests. I originally moved south to go to San Diego State University and the beautiful weather, beaches, and awesome people have kept me here since. With an academic background in body mechanics crossing paths with years of hands on building and woodworking, along with hospitality and management, I found a perfect home I never expected as VP at Patio Productions. I love designing furniture and outdoor spaces that will become the setting for people's lives and gatherings, to be enjoyed for years to come. In my spare time, I enjoy surfing and diving, just about any live music and good food and drinks with friends and family. My Spirit Animal is a Tiger, for real, NO pun intended!

Tony Montijo, VP of Patio Productions
Lynne Madden, Sales Associate at Patio Productions

Lynne

Sales and Service

Hello, I'm Lynne. After a two month long adventurous trip across the country, heading west from the bitter cold of Milwaukee, WI, we found ourselves in San Diego. It was November and we were wearing shorts! We laughed and said “this is the place”. That was in 1998 and I am still here loving every minute. Creating a fun outdoor space to relax in has always been a priority for me because who doesn't enjoy being outside in this beautiful city? In my free time I enjoy going to art galleries, trying new recipes, reading a good book and hiking with my adorable dog Milo. My spirit animal is an otter.

Josh

Vendor Relations Specialist

Hello, I'm Josh. I was born and raised here in San Diego. I started working at Patio Productions in the Summer of 2015, and have been drawn back every summer when I have a break from school. During my time here I have taken on many roles and have continued to grow in this amazing company. I am currently working on finishing my bachelors degree in psychology at the University of La Verne. During my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and pets, as well as exploring new places. My spirit animal is a Wolf.

Josh Reyes, Shipping Manager, Patio Productions
Fernando, Delivery Manager at Patio Productions

Fernando

Delivery Manager

Hi, I'm Fernando, I was born and raised in Oceanside, CA where I currently live with my wife and daughter. We enjoy the outdoors, going camping, hiking, and bike riding around our community. I am a delivery driver for Patio Productions. I enjoy helping our customers put their patio vision into reality. My spirit animal is a Hawk.

Matt

Sales and Service

Hello there! I’m Matt. I am a native of America’s Finest city, San Diego. I enjoy everything SoCal has to offer, from local music to the car scene to fine dining (I’m a foodie!). This melting pot of a city allowed me to see just how beautiful a sunset can be with friends, and how pleasant and satisfying a dinner can be with the right bottle of wine shared with those that mean the most to me. Creating and sharing those moments for others is one of my passions in life. Driven by my instincts, my spirit animal is a wolf. I have found my wolf pack here at Patio Productions!

Matt, Customer Service at Patio Productions
Gabby, Operations Specialist at Patio Productions

Gabby

Operations Specialist

Hey there! My name is Gabby and I am a born-and-raised San Diegan. Being Jamaican, I’ve got sunshine coursing through my veins, and I can’t imagine a nicer, or sunnier, place in America than this lovely city! I recently joined the Patio Productions team and I am so excited to see where this company goes! Just like this wonderful city we’re in, the company is friendly, fun, and so welcoming. In my free time, I enjoy reading just about anything and practicing front end web development. I also enjoy immersing myself in nature – whether that’s by getting lost on the Torrey Pines trails, visiting Balboa Park, or simply catching some rays at one of the beaches hidden under Sunset Cliffs. Although there are so many things I want to explore and experience, I also love taking it slow to enjoy every beautiful thing that life has to offer, which makes my spirit animal the sea turtle!

Yiru

Product Specialist

Hi! My name is Yiru, I was born and raised in the south of China, and came to the United States to pursue my Statistics master degree at UC Irvine. I enjoy everything related to data, like data cleaning, visualization, analysis. It's fun to discover potential correlations among raw data! I decided to work and live in San Diego after I met my true love here, and that’s where my story intersects with Patio Productions! I’m one of the newest members of our team, and I’m super excited to start my first work experience here! I love watching anime and playing video games (especially Minecraft these days!) during my free time. My spirit animal is a sea turtle, I will keep focusing and working hard towards my goal.

Yiru, product Specialist at Patio Productions
Alek, Product Specialist at Patio Productions

Alek

Product Specialist

Hi! I’m Alek and I was born in Tijuana, Mexico but moved to San Diego when I was 7 years old. I hate the cold so sunny San Diego is just the place for me, and I don’t plan on leaving anytime soon. I’m one of the newest members of the Patio Productions team, and I couldn't be anymore excited to be starting this journey with them! I love all things related to music, especially the production side of things. I have experience in theater and concert production and my favorite concert to work in was Hans Zimmer at SDSU. I love learning and experiencing new things which is why my spirit animal is the owl!

Natalie

Order Processing

Hi Everyone. I am Natalie-those who come to know me call me Nat. I have been in San Diego for four years now and moved here with my hubby to help plant a church. It has been an amazing experience. I am one of the newest members here. I am so excited to be a part of the PP Family. In my spare time I love being with my family, especially my son Axel Legend and my Goldendoodle Sir Franklin Winston. I also enjoy creating art, writing and taking long walks. But my favorite pastime is going to sports events. Since I am more of a bay area girl, that means I am unfortunately not a Padres fan. Go Giants. But I am a San Diego Seals Lacrosse fan. Go Seals.

Natalie, Order Processing at Patio Productions
Farrell, Order Processing at Patio Productions

Farrell

Order Processing

Hello! My name is Farrell and I’m originally from Jakarta, Indonesia and have been living in San Diego since 2019. I originally came to San Diego to attend the University of California, San Diego majoring in International Business and ever since then, I’ve loved every minute of it here! I’m passionate about learning about new cultures and ideas because I believe through team work with diverse teams, the amount of possibilities and opportunities are endless. Aside from that, my hobbies include traveling to different countries, reading books, exercising, playing music (fun fact: I play three instruments which are the guitar, piano and the drums) and I am a foodie (my favorite restaurant to eat in San Diego is Tacos El Gordo!) My spirit animal is the whale since I value communication, peace of mind and creativity. Can’t wait to be in the Patio Productions family!

Dua

Sales and Service

Hi, my name is Dua. I was born in Pakistan but grew up in California. I moved to San Diego a year and a half ago, after living in San Francisco. I have a passion for traveling and learning about different cultures and traditions. I am an Interior Designer, but lately, I've been enjoying the outdoor patio lifestyle at Patio Productions. I enjoy creating fun and useful places outdoors, which people can enjoy any season! When I am at home, I like to spend time with my family, especially my little nephew Sameer, who always brightens my day. I also love spending time talking to my long-distance husband. My spirit animal is the butterfly because I love to grow and learn more as I grow.

Dua, Sales Associate at Patio Productions
Andy, Sales Associate at Patio Productions

Andy

Sales and Service

I’m Andy and I grew up here in San Diego and Tijuana. I’ve been in Furnishings and Interior Design for over 20 years in California and New York. I’m passionate about design and architecture, and a couple of my favorite things to do are to see architectural tours in cities like Chicago and San Francisco or walk around a contemporary museum like MoMA (Museum of Modern Arts). I’m a huge fan of anything Sci-Fi like Star Wars or Star Trek, although recently I’ve enjoyed watching period dramas like The Gilded Age and Downton Abbey. On my days off, I am usually around my neighborhood in Hillcrest, taking a walk with the pup or perhaps a nice happy hour once in a while. My spirit animal is a Sea Turtle, chill and go with the flow.



A Word From Our CEO



Living Under Blue Skies & Starry Nights

Years ago my wife and I moved into a tiny home in San Diego, and though it was small, it had the ideal backyard to enjoy Southern California's Mediterranean climate. This beautiful outdoor getaway naturally grew into an extension of our home, and so began our passion for the perfect patio.

Today, that passion has grown into our thriving business, Patio Productions. We created it to explore and deliver the vast world of outdoor furnishings to those that share our desire to celebrate life outdoors.

Staffed with close friends and family who share our passion for outdoor living, and commitment to customer relationships, we’ve built a company that’s grounded in our values and dedicated to service.

Whether it’s a lazy Sunday with a book, BBQ’s with friends, birthday celebrations, cocktails and cards, or S'mores with family under starry nights… We’re committed to helping our customers build the patio of their dreams and create those memories that last a lifetime.

Selection, craftsmanship, value, and service. Online or In-Store.


- Ben Harvey, CEO

Patio Productions

Bring Life Outdoors!



Ready to Shop?

Residential Customers:

Check out our full catalog of Outdoor Furniture and Accessories.

Commercial Clients:

Whether you're a restaurant owner or an interior designer, we will help you make the most of your project. Check out our commercial patio furniture trade program page for more details.

 
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