Patrick was a school governor for many years before joining Bourton Meadow Academy where he held the appointment of Chair. He joined the Trust Board in 2013 having been instrumental in driving forward the conversion to Academy and Multi Academy Trust. Before his retirement, Patrick worked in telecommunications for 35 years and retired as head of UK Operations in 1999. He also held the post of Senior Business Manager at Bourton Meadow. Patrick is a family man living within one of Campfire’s local areas.