Homeland Security Outlook

President and CEO

Pat has more than 25 years experience in strategic communication; government, congressional and public affairs; organizational/business development; and innovative leadership with top-level, senior government officials and company executives, including crisis communication, media relations, marketing communications, brand management, government relations and strategic planning. 

Since 2007, Pat has served as President and CEO of Strategic Collaborative Solutions, LLC (SCS), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).  SCS is focused on delivering superior solutions as a service provider to federal clients.  SCS’s current primary areas of expertise include: Cyber Warfare Support; Enterprise Content Management; Network Operations - LAN/WAN; Program & Project Management; Staffing Management; and, Strategic Communication & PR Services.  Pat also serves as a Senior Associate with PIER Systems and as a member of Firestorm Solutions Expert Council, a risk management company called in by Virginia Tech immediately following the shootings. 

During 2006 and 2007, Pat served as the Director, Office of External Affairs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where he directed the Offices of Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, International Affairs and Public Affairs.  He also managed the Employee Communications Program as well as the Private Sector Office.  Prior to joining FEMA, Pat worked for Anteon/General Dynamics Information Technology as a Technical Director where served as a consultant and program manager in strategic communication to the Department of Defense’s Business Transformation Agency directing and assisting in communication efforts to Capitol Hill, the Government Accountability Office, and the general public. 

Pat served for more than 21 years in the Coast Guard, retiring as Chief of Public Affairs in 2004.  Other notable staff assignments include serving as the Deputy Chief of the Coast Guard’s Strategic Analysis Staff, Press Assistant to the Commandant and Chief of Coast Guard Media Relations.  Operational assignments include more than seven years of shipboard experience, including command of two Coast Guard cutters. 

Pat holds a Doctorate in Communication from the University of Maryland, a Master of Science in Public Relations from Syracuse University, and a Bachelor of Science in Government from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  He also holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.