Pat was born and raised in central Wisconsin, in the Catholic tradition, the middle child of seven. While growing up in the 60s and 70s, he experienced a lot of challenges…political, social, and spiritual…while attending Catholic schools through the 9th Grade. Pat’s mother (at 96 y-o) and siblings are all strong in their Faith. Pat’s parents were deeply involved in the Catholic Charismatic Movement from the mid-70s to late 90s. It’s from those roots that Pat has grown strong in his faith…having been Baptized in The Holy Spirit when he was just 19. He’s since experienced many enlightening spiritual retreats and conferences. Pat fell in love and was married in 1981 to Julie. They’ve raised five wonderful children and have nine grandchildren. His youngest, Jenna, struggles with Down Syndrome, yet blesses the family daily. We pray for her healing, and that God will use her as His instrument to bring many others to Jesus.
Pat’s professional experiences nearly all centered around the energy industry….with over three decades in project and market development in the electric, gas, and renewable energy industries. He designed and coordinated dozens of large gas extension projects for a major Midwest gas & electric utility, connecting thousands of new customers. As an expert in conservation, building science, project management, and communication, he also represented this utility in many public affairs….becoming their Regional Expert on Energy. He’s given many large group presentations and consulted personally with thousands as an energy auditor. His utility career ended as Special Projects Communication Coordinator with retirement in 2023. His passion is still in Marketing and Communication…though now focused on Christian Service.
Pat served as business consultant for 125 biomass furnace dealers. Then Development Manager for his own biomass briquette fuel production company, where he pioneered and implemented a successful business strategy…with customers including utility, manufacturing, governmental, research, and funding agents. He also visited hundreds as a certified home quality inspector. Pat then created an online auction system and website, with consignment and estate auctions...seeing participation of several hundred. On a part-time volunteer basis for many years, Pat has been a Communications and Market Strategist with a group of “Alternative Energy Gurus”, seeking to transform the energy industry, with new disruptive technologies.
Pat was called as a young man to work with youth. He attended a small Bible College, with one full year of training including scripture studies, counseling, fundraising, and camp/ranch ministry. He was also their weekend construction foreman, overseeing many phases of a youth camp construction project, and supervising volunteer work crews. Pat was an Assistant Boy Scoutmaster, with three of his four sons becoming Eagle Scouts. He was also Parish Council Vice-President, where he assisted in major construction project planning and management. He served on his Catholic School Board - Involved in many fundraising efforts and sub-committees. He chaired a grant writing committee. He was a Teacher of Citizenship, Morality, and Current Events, as head of his parish Confirmation Program for 11 years, teaching groups of 18 to 48 students independently and coordinated numerous volunteers. He is serving as leader of their parish Charismatic Prayer Group…for last seven years. And has also been a lector at his parish Masses for decades. Pat’s personal hobbies included fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, traveling, and project work. He now feels called to serve Christ’s Kingdom, The Remnant Church, in whatever ways he’s directed…surrendering completely to God’s Will!