In 2006, Pat joined the company as a VP and business unit leader for our Carolinas business. Since that time, Pat’s strong operational and strategic leadership has resulted in significant growth in both the private and public sectors. He was instrumental in developing relationships with legacy clients such as Bank of America, which have contributed to the execution of work across multiple national and international geographies. The $500M Superblock project in Uptown Charlotte—which included construction of the 1 Bank of America Center, Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte and the Founders Hall renovation—is representative of the prestigious projects completed under Pat’s guidance. This success led to Pat’s promotion to president of that business in 2012. Under his leadership, Balfour Beatty grew to become the largest general contractor in North Carolina and the third largest contractor in South Carolina. Signature projects like 300 South Tryon in Uptown Charlotte and Hotel Bennett in Charleston have cemented Balfour Beatty’s reputation under Pat’s stewardship as the construction partner of choice in the Carolinas. Today, Pat serves as COO for the Carolinas and Georgia. In this role, Pat is responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition and business growth across all three states. In addition, Pat is responsible for Balfour Beatty’s military housing operations across the nation.Pat is a leader guided towards achieving sustainable business growth while fostering talent of next-generation leaders. It is this focus on investing in others that led Pat—the son of two lifelong educators—to serve on the Charlotte board of Teach for America. Pat has also dedicated his time and talents as a board member for the American Heart Association, Discovery Place and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. He is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in construction management.