Patrick Grimes

Patrick Grimes has extensive work experience in various roles and industries.

From 2016 to the present, they have been serving as the CFO & COO at The National Judicial College, an educational institution that provides courtroom skills training to judges from across the United States.

In 2012, they founded and served as a consultant for Kool Tek, a start-up focused on using behavior modification principles to enhance education and digital device usage, particularly for ADHD populations.

From 2009 to 2012, they held positions of Treasurer, President, and Board Member at Alternative Petroleum Technologies, Inc, where they commercialized green technology through strategic initiatives, including extensive travel and living in India for over a year.

Prior to this, from 2005 to 2012, they served as CFO & President at EcoEnergy Solutions, Inc., where they established a platform for global expansion of green technology and conducted market analyses for various regions.

Starting in 1997, they worked at Clean Fuels Technology, Inc. as the CFO and Vice President. During this time, the company underwent several transitions and growth plans, including filing an S1 Registration, acquiring and disposing of an engineering service company, and attempting an initial public offering.

Earlier in their career, from 1991 to 1997, they worked at Ernst & Young as a Manager, providing audit and consulting services to companies in various sectors, as well as handling recruiting and professional education.

Lastly, in 1991, they briefly worked at KPMG as a Staff member, primarily performing staff audit functions and assisting with recruiting.

Overall, Patrick Grimes has had a diverse range of experiences in finance, green technology, education, and consulting.

Patrick Grimes obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from California State University-Sacramento, where they studied from 1986 to 1990. Prior to their enrollment at California State University-Sacramento, they attended Loyola Marymount University for a year, although it is undisclosed whether they obtained a degree or pursued any specific field of study during this time.