Pat has a history of leadership and service in the business community. He is known for being an innovator and a leader in the business groups with which he has been involved. As a result, Pat has received some of the highest awards of recognition that the group’s offer, including the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s CFO of the Year Community Service Award; the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Award; and the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s President’s Award. In April 2007, he received SmartCEO magazine’s Top Chief Financial Officer Award. Pat regularly travels to Richmond to meet with our legislators to promote transportation and tax solutions.
Pat began his career at the Big Eight accounting firm Arthur Andersen and earned his Certified Public Accountant certificate in 1985. He has worked for several fast-growing Fairfax County-based government contractors and gained a reputation as a “go-to” Chief Financial Officer who possesses leadership, management, and financial skills that ensure success in a fast-paced environment.
Pat is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Arrowhead Global Solutions, Inc., a premier provider of integrated communication solutions. He led the turnaround of the company, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and was instrumental in its growth from $80M to over $130 in revenues with a significantly greater growth in profitability. It is clear now more than ever we need a Chairman who understands fiscal responsibility and can read and comprehend a balance sheet. It is equally clear Pat has that experience plus some.