After graduating Boston College High School, Patrick attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy. During his four years, Patrick learned more than seamanship; he embraced the tenets of the Navy Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program which prioritize teamwork and the understanding that no single man or woman is more important than any unit. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an Ensign in The United States Naval Reserves.
Patrick learned the value of a dollar by founding his own small business. He believes that government can play a crucial role in helping citizens and strengthening our state’s economy, but it needs to be efficiently run and cost effective. He will scrutinize every state budget and work to make sure that public funds are spent with the same thoughtfulness and care that he uses when managing his own budget.