Dr. Patrick Cox has extensive historical, higher education and nonprofit administrative experience that includes historic research and publishing, historic preservaton, environmental and conservation protection, fund raising, communications and community involvement. My professional background includes:Extensive experience in working with universities and colleges, nonprofit boards and organizations while developing excellent relationships, achieving goals and objectives consistent with the organization's mission, vision and core values. President of Texas State Historical Association, 2021-22.Excellent communication skills with a strong aptitude for analysis and problem solving. Effective communication and programs that focus on specific demographic groups, government and private sector representatives, the professional media and public relations firms, and the general public. Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with donors, advisory council and friends groups to raise millions of dollars on education, historic preservation, natural areas, conservation and sustainability.National and state recognition for my research and publications and I have extensive involvement in historic and environmental organizations with a broad, national focus. Comprehensive knowledge and involvement with the Texas Legislature, the U.S. Congress and state and federal agencies on educational programs, policy and funding initiatives.Public speaking, lectures and programs on many topics relating to history, higher education, environmental and natural resource protection, ethics and governance.Specialties: Selected Awards Texas Institute of Letters (2018)Outstanding Alumni – Texas State University (2014)Outstanding Alumni – College of Liberal Arts, Texas State University (2010)Fellow – Texas State Historical Association (2009)Philosophical Society of Texas (2005)Phi Alpha Theta - National History Honor SocietyWho’s Who in America (2000)Texas State Society (2010)Texas Institute of Letters, Stanley Walker Award for BestNewspaper Journalism (2003)Finalist - Robert F. Kennedy National Book Award; Western Writer’s Assoc. (2002)Featured Author - Texas Book Festival, 2002