Pat grew up in a small forest dependent community in the Kootenays where he developed an interest in forestry as a tree planter in high school. He is an RPF and holds a BSc in both Forestry, and Wildlife / Fisheries Management. Pat has had a somewhat varied career including roles in consulting, the Ministry of Forests, and industry. He cares about maintaining a viable forest industry, and the role that forestry plays in rural BC communities. He is currently based in Revelstoke where he has worked for Stella-Jones for the past 13 years.