A retired dairy farmer, Patrick previously owned a dairy farm with 900 cows, 1,000 young dairy animals, and had 20 employees, a majority of whom were immigrant employees.

Patrick brings a lot of experience to the Five Wings Board, having been involved in agricultural advocacy, including serving on the Land O Lakes Corporate Board for six years, serving 18 years on the Minnesota Milk Producers Board, and 21 years on the Minnesota AgriGrowth Board of Directors. Patrick is currently in his second appointment of the Governor's Climate Advisory Council.

On the arts side, singing is Patrick’s main hobby. He sings in churches and other venues over the past fifty one years for funerals, weddings, and services. His main choral involvement is his 45 years with the Staples Area Men's Chorus, including as the main visionary for the "Real Men Sing" choral workshop that is held annually for high school young men. Three years ago I renewed my interest in community theater by performing in the Pillager Pillsbury Players production of "The Music Man".