Patrick joined Border States in December 2000. He held a variety of positions, including Strategic Business Relationship Specialist, Utility Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Electric Utility Marketing Manager, Utility Market Manager and Director of Marketing. He was promoted to VP Marketing and became a member of the Leadership Council in 2013. Patrick was named VP Midwest Area – North Central Region on April 1, 2018, assumed the position of VP Customer Experience on April 1, 2021, and was named to his current position on April 1, 2024.