01/14/2026
💛✨ Welcome to CHD, Patrick! ✨💛
When we sat down with Patrick, his heart for people was unmistakable. Before entering the behavioral health field, Patrick dedicated 15 years to OPS, starting as a para, growing into a behavioral skills specialist, and eventually becoming a basketball coach. No matter the role, one thing remained constant: his deep love for working with kids. 🏀💫
Patrick shared a pivotal moment from his first para job at Miller Park Elementary. At the time, he admits it was “just a job.” That shifted when he met a young boy in need who began to take after him. Suddenly, Patrick realized someone was watching him, looking up to him, and depending on him. That awareness changed everything and awakened a lifelong commitment to caring for people in pain.
A nonnegotiable for Patrick when helping others is honesty. He values openness and absolutely no judgment, believing real change happens when people are allowed to be their full selves. “That’s the most meaningful impact we can have. Being able to see where people have started and where they end up is a great feeling.”
Patrick’s journey to CHD was deeply intentional. Though he initially applied for a different role, Doris had other plans and interviewed him for Operations Manager. Within moments, Patrick knew something was different. Her heart posture stood out, and that was when he knew CHD was different too.
Now at CHD, Patrick hopes to align even more fully with his purpose while growing community impact. He leans heavily on his faith, reminding himself, “the more humble I become, the more God can use me.” As Operations Manager, Patrick focuses on creating structure that supports staff who carry significant emotional labor, fostering open communication, accountability, and success. He believes a safe workplace is built on truth, structure, security, and grace. “Working together requires grace to grow and learn.” With steady, service rooted leadership, Patrick is helping shape a CHD culture that is less transactional and more communal, grounded in meaningful work and shared responsibility. 🤝🌱