Patrick grew up outside of Augusta, Georgia. He attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, where he obtained Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education. After spending nine years in public education, Patrick enlisted in the Marine Corps as a musician. After seven years in the Marine Corps, he decided to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming an aviator. He enrolled with Gulf Coast Aviation in 2021, earning his private pilot’s license, instrument rating, commercial pilot’s license, and CFI rating while finishing up his last year of active duty in the Marine Corps. In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children, running, and woodworking.
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