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Pat earned his B.A. from the University of Dallas, where he was a Gates Millennium Scholar and graduated summa cum laude. While still in college, he sold his first company, demonstrating an early interest in entrepreneurship. After graduation, he worked for Moody’s Investors Service in New York City, where he analyzed the credit profiles of corporations as an Associate Analyst.

Before joining Northridge, Pat served as Assistant Director of The Grade, an educational nonprofit serving students in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area. One of nine children, Pat brings a background in corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership to his work.

While living in New York City, Pat and his best friend co-founded NEXU Partners, a search fund focused on entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). In 2019, they acquired CapinVyborny. His partner became the company’s CEO, while Pat served on its board for two and a half years. The company was sold to a strategic buyer in the first quarter of 2026, producing a tenfold return on invested equity. Pat remains interested in investing in ETA opportunities and sharing his experience with aspiring entrepreneurs and students interested in entrepreneurship.

At Northridge, Pat serves as Chief Development Officer. In his free time, he enjoys reading biographies and autobiographies and playing golf.