Patrick is an accomplished former elected official that has served in a variety of public offices, appointed and elected.   Additionally, as a rural EMT-B and as an employee of a rural Critical Access Hospital, he developed a passion for healthcare access and for public health for rural residents.  Patrick has worked for the State of Washington since April 2017 in Emergency Management and in the Health Department.   Patrick received his Bachelors in Sociology at Whitworth University in 2001 and in his free time he enjoys exploring new areas of Washington State and researching and learning about local history.  He is a passionate fan of Mr. Yuk and urges all people of Washington State to find out more about the critical role that Washington Poison Center serves as a unique private non-profit organization to all of us.