Born and raised in the Itasca area as a graduate of Greenway High School. After high school, Pat attended St. Cloud State University for two years until transferring to University of Wisconsin – Stout. He obtained a BA, with honors, in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. Upon graduating, Pat, along with his wife Kristi, bought his father out of the family business. Thirteen years later, Lefty’s Tent and Party Rental is one of Minnesota’s largest tent and party centers. They currently employ 22 employees.

Pat is actively involved in church, Greenway Area Business Association, IEDC and several youth sports.

Pat has two children, a daughter Kyla 13 and a son Dallas 8.