Patrick Spears

General Manager - Texas at Locust Cider

Patrick Spears has a diverse work experience across various industries. Patrick started their career as an Aide at Rancho Solano Private School in 2005. Later, in 2008, they worked as a Barista at Starbucks for five years. In 2012, Patrick worked as an On-air Reporter, Producer, and Board-op at The Blaze 1330 AM during their tenure at Arizona State University. In 2013, they contributed to an online sports broadcast dedicated to college football for Arizona State University called The Inferno, where they gained experience in operating the soundboard, cameras, and working with a green screen. In 2014, Patrick interned at Bonneville Phoenix, where they edited podcasts and interviews for Arizona Sports' website and collected audio for on-air broadcasting. Patrick also pitched ideas and news stories for the station's segment. Since 2015, Patrick has been associated with Locust Cider, first as an Operations Manager and Partner, and later as the General Manager for Texas.

Patrick Spears attended Arizona State University from 2007 to 2014. Patrick completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism & Mass Communication with a focus on Broadcast/Digital Media.

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Timeline

  • General Manager - Texas

    July 1, 2017 - present

  • VP Sales

    June, 2016

  • Operations Manager, Partner

    February, 2015