Pat is a Rural Development Specialist in the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP). He received his bachelor’s in History and master’s in Public History from the University of Illinois - Springfield. Prior to his arrival at IACAA, Pat was Cultural Resource Manager at the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. He lives in Springfield with his wife, son, and dog. Pat is involved with various charitable organizations. He is a history and baseball enthusiast, and enjoys reading, music, yard work, and gardening.