Patrick Winders

Patrick Winders is a skilled professional in contract management and acquisition, currently serving as a Commercial Contracting Partner at UCB since August 2025. Prior to this role, Winders was a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from October 2021 to August 2025, where leadership was demonstrated over a team managing over 200 contract actions annually. Winders’ extensive experience includes managing significant procurements at the CDC, with notable achievements in emergency response contracting and substantial multi-million dollar projects. Previous roles also include Program Analyst at the Federal Transit Administration, Contract Specialist at CDC, and Contract Specialist II at Chenega Government Consulting, along with earlier experience as a Corporate Tax Auditor. Winders holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Georgia.