Pat Reynolds is a staple of the Maker Camp scene and a mainstay in East Durham, New York. He’s a guy who greets you with a smile, remembers your name, and is as comfortable wiring an airport as he is talking shop around a campfire.

For over 40 years, Pat worked as a master electrician in New York City, installing power, lighting, and infrastructure in everything from museums and airports to high-rise buildings and industrial plants. Now, in retirement, he’s channeling all of that experience into a new kind of project: teaching. Online and in person, Pat is committed to helping the maker community learn what he knows—sharing his knowledge in ways that are simple, approachable, and empowering.

But beyond all that? Pat is a connector. He’s a mentor, a dad, a husband, and a guy who lights up every room he walks into—literally and figuratively!

Today we’ll talk about his journey, his teaching philosophy, and how he’s building bridges between trades and makers of every kind.