Patrick Bray is a native Arizonan, born and raised in Laveen Arizona to an agricultural family. He spent much of his youth around livestock and in the fields working for his family. He went on to graduate from the University of Arizona where he recieved a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and Resources Economics. While at the University of Arizona he was on the Livestock Judging Team and the Executive Director of Spring Fling the largest student ran carnival in the nation.

In 2006 he interned with the Arizona Cattlemen working on two campaigns involving State Land Reform and Prop 204, Hogwash. That was his initiation into politics and campaigns. After graduation he started his 14 year career in public policy and has represent the cattlemen of Arizona as well as the agriculture industry. Today he serves as the Executive Vice President of the Arizona Farm and Ranch group where they work to be the unified voice to address the agricultural challenges of today.

Patrick is married to his loving wife Lisette and they have two beautiful children Harvey and Tilly. He serves his community of Goodyear as the chairman of the Planning and Zoning commission and is the President of the Arizona National Livestock Show. He has also been recognized on a national level as the Farm Journal 40 under 40 Awardee for the beef industry.