Patrick Patterson was hired at BWROC – Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center on Oct 24, 2018. As Executive Director, Patterson is responsible for the organization’s oversight and funding. Patterson serves as Vice Chair on the Michigan Opioid Advisory Commission, Vice-President of MARCO - Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations, a CSCB, Prevention Treatment & Recovery Coalition member, and a keynote speaker on addiction/recovery across the State.

Before BWROC, Mr. Patterson served ten years on the leadership team as the financial services manager for Michigan's largest independent 401(K) provider at Freedom One Financial Group.

Mr. Patterson co-authored the State’s first recovery support services bill in 2018 and enhanced it in 2020. He also serves as an advisor to local non-profits and sits on the Board of Directors at the East Shore Leadership Academy School. Mr. Patterson received his BA in Business from Western Michigan University in 2003.

More about his personal story can be found in the documentary "My Secret is My Story" on YouTube. Outside of work, his pride and heart are with his daughter. They enjoy watching and playing sports, helping others, and growing together.