Patrick has a passion for entrepreneurship, having started a business while in college and having worked for two VC-backed enterprises post-college. As a result, he has developed a unique perspective on business which is a valuable addition to RLH. As importantly, Patrick also gained deal experience by sourcing 14 acquisitions for one of those VC-backed companies, which is great background for his responsibilities at RLH in the areas of deal sourcing and market evaluation. He holds a degree in Global Studies with a minor in Business from USC (the University of South Carolina, in case you were thinking of another USC).

Why a career in PE: 

Through his experience working for businesses backed by institutional capital, he realized that private equity offered a unique intellectual opportunity, in that you are paid to learn and be a student of business. Patrick is excited by the opportunity that PE at RLH provides to learn about different markets and enterprises while partnering with motivated and talented business founders. 

Forever to thee:

A lifelong South Carolina Gamecocks fan with a deep passion for all things garnet and black.

Hobbies: 

Running, Barry's Bootcamp, cooking, and spending time with his Bernedoodle (that’s a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle, for those of you not up on your breeds).