Patrick Strait

Patrick Strait, APR, is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Corporate Communications Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since November 2018, where responsibility includes developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate communications plan. Prior to this role, Patrick held various positions at HealthPartners, including Communications Supervisor and Sr. Communications Consultant, focusing on internal and external communications strategies for Methodist Hospital and media relations for diverse service lines. Patrick's earlier experience includes freelance work as a PR Specialist/Copywriter and a Marketing Communications Manager at Snap Fitness, where the management of communications strategy for over 1,400 franchises was essential. Previous roles also include Campaign Manager at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Account Executive at Airfoil Public Relations, contributing to expertise in media relations and marketing communications. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrative Public Relations and Journalism from Central Michigan University.