Joseph F. Patterson has created and managed proactive communications, community and investor relations programs for financial services companies (First Atlanta Corporation, Wachovia Corporation and Sterling Financial Corporation), utility services (Westinghouse Electric Corporation, PJM Interconnection and GridSouth), telecommunications providers (Powertel and D&E Communications), real estate/resort developments (Sea Pines Company and Kiawah Island Company), sports (the PGA’s Heritage Golf Classic, the LPGA Championship, the World Tennis Classic and the Hobie Cat International Sailing Championships) and non-profit organizations (the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, Berry College and the Project Management Institute), as well as high tech innovator e-LYNXX Corp. Joe also has managed philanthropic foundations for First Atlanta Corporation, Wachovia Bank of Georgia, Equifax Corporation and Sterling Financial. He began his career as a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel newspaper. Corporate positions held include vice president of corporate communications, director of public relations and marketing, director of public affairs and executive director.Joe graduated from Northwestern University with a Master of Science degree in journalism and from Wofford College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. While serving as a lieutenant in Vietnam, he received a Bronze Star for meritorious service.