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Patrick is the vice president of strategic initiatives at the Don Wood Foundation, where he leads marketing and communications, guides strategic initiatives, and supports regional strategic convening. He joined the Foundation in October 2021 as a program officer and has since held roles of increasing responsibility, including director of strategic initiatives, before being promoted to vice president in September 2023.

Prior to his work in philanthropy, he spent more than a decade with 80/20, where he served as president and chief executive officer from 2017 to 2021 and served on its board of directors until December 2025. He was instrumental in launching the Don Wood Foundation, serving on the inaugural Board of Trustees as both a trustee and treasurer.

Earlier in his career, Patrick worked in higher education, with a focus on workforce development, apprenticeships, and industry aligned education. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at Taylor University. He is a graduate of Leadership Fort Wayne (2011) and Leadership Whitley County (2013). He serves on multiple boards, including Northeast Indiana Works and the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, reflecting his long-standing commitment to community leadership and civic engagement.

Patrick holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Taylor University, with a focus on strategic planning, creativity, and innovation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University Bloomington. Through his work, Patrick is driven by a belief that strong communities are built through collaboration, servant leadership, and intentional investment in people.