04/15/2026
Patrick is the author of The Great Small Business Plateau and How to Blast Past It! and President of Chesapeake Think Tank, where he helps small business owners transform their big ideas into reality.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience—from launching startups to successfully selling businesses—Patrick knows the ins and outs of the entrepreneurial journey. His passion? Helping fellow business owners break through barriers, build real momentum, and achieve a sustainable, profitable rhythm.
As a natural navigator, Patrick often finds inspiration while hiking in the mountains of Western Maryland and West Virginia—where new ideas and perspectives always seem to find him.
A proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame of Maryland with a Master’s in Management, Patrick blends heart, strategy, and experience to support those building the backbone of the American economy: Main Street businesses.
If you haven’t had the chance to meet Patrick yet—trust us, you’ll want to.