Patrick Hughes Jr.

Patrick Hughes, Jr. has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Patrick is currently the Director of Business Development at Byline Bank, a position they have held since April 2019. Prior to this, they served as a Capital Campaign Committee Member at the Center for Independent Futures, starting in January 2019.

Patrick has also had entrepreneurial experience as the Founder and CEO of Inclusion Solutions, LLC, a company they led from January 2000 to June 2018. Their work focused on creating inclusive solutions for people with disabilities.

In addition, Patrick founded and served as the Executive Director of Natural Ties, an organization established in 1988 to connect individuals with disabilities to mainstream social organizations. This initiative aimed to address the isolation experienced by people with disabilities after high school and promote inclusion in society.

Overall, Patrick Hughes, Jr.'s work experience demonstrates their passion for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their commitment to fostering inclusion in various settings.

Patrick Hughes, Jr. completed their education with the following chronological history. In 1982, they attended Evanston Township High School (ETHS) for their high school education. From 1986 to 1991, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Human Development at The University of Kansas. In 2011, they completed the Advanced Executive Program, 118th Class at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.