Patrick has worked in various culinary positions before joining child nutrition. He has served as an Executive Chef in higher education and as a Regional Executive Chef for Compass Group. In the past three years, Patrick has been working as a School Lunch Director with the Capital Region BOCES Shared Food Service program.

Patrick is responsible for overseeing the Fort Edward UFSD, Hartford CSD, Cambridge CSD, and Southern Adirondack Education Center. He was recently appointed as the chair of the NY School Nutrition Association’s Public Policy & Legislative Committee and has been recognized with the Anne B. Gennings award for his advocacy work and legislative efforts in support of students in NY.

Patrick is a passionate advocate of farm-to-school programs, and he has received the NY Agriculture & Markets Farm-to-School Partnership award for his efforts in increasing schools’ capacity for scratch cooking. He strongly believes in increasing schools’ capacity for scratch cooking and providing students with new and exciting culinary experiences. Recently, the schools under his management were awarded the Healthy Meal Incentives grant from the USDA. This grant will provide equipment and culinary training for staff and significantly impact how students in rural schools will be fed.

Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and three children outside of his work in the kitchen. He is also an avid BBQ enthusiast, competing in BBQ competitions and sharing his passion for BBQ through school programs.

His culinary journey is not only professional but a way of life, centered around family, food, and a dedication to ensuring that every child has access to wholesome and nutritious school meals.