John Patterson

John Patterson has been working in university advancement for over 20 years. John started at Oklahoma Baptist University in 1996 as the Senior VP for Development. John then moved to Mercer University in 2008, where they have been the Senior VP for University Advancement ever since. Patterson has been instrumental in helping both of these universities grow and prosper. John is a dedicated and hard-working individual who cares deeply about education.

John Patterson studied at Oklahoma Baptist University.

Chrystal Bate - Director, Advancement Records, Jill Kinsella - AVP, Alumni Services, and Hugh Sosebee - VP, External Relations report to John Patterson. Some of their coworkers include Wayne C. Glasgow - Senior Vice Provost for Research, Larry D. Brumley - SVP, Marketing Communications & Chief of Staff, and Scott Davis - Provost. John Patterson reports to William D. Underwood, President.