Patrick Defenbaugh

Patrick Defenbaugh has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries including defense contracting, military service, and food service. Patrick joined PingWind Inc. as a Senior Business Analyst and Assistant Facility Security Officer in April 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Barbaricum from 2017 to 2023, holding the positions of Assistant Facility Security Officer and Program Manager. Patrick also served in the United States Army Reserve from 2016 to 2019 as a Transportation Section NCOIC/Squad Leader and Brigade S-3 Plans NCOIC. Patrick began their career in the US Army in 2004 as a Combat Engineer and later became a Transportation Manager. Patrick also gained experience in food service as a General Manager at Subway in 2003 and as a Food Service Supervisor at Aafes Main Exchange in 2002.

Patrick Defenbaugh attended Bamberg American High School from 2000 to 2004, where they obtained their High School Diploma in the field of High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates. In terms of additional certifications, they completed the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities and Insider Threat Program Management Personnel programs at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in March 2023. Patrick became an Assistant Instructor at SSI Scuba Schools International in May 2022 and achieved the Dive Master certification from PADI in February 2022. In March 2017, they completed the ISO 9001: 2015 Manager and Process Owner program offered by The Core Solution. Additionally, they attained the ICODES certification from the United States Air Force in August 2010 and the Emergancy First Responder certification from PADI in August 2022. There is no information provided regarding the specific months or years when they obtained the Air load Planner, Hazmat, and Unit Prevention Leader certifications, all of which were earned through the US Army.