Jeff Patriarche

Jeff Patriarche has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as Director of IT at Under Canvas Inc. since 2017. Jeff then moved on to become Director of IT at ULUM Resorts starting in 2023. Prior to these positions, they had various roles at Montana State University, including being an M.Sc. candidate and graduate research assistant. Jeff also worked as a research assistant in the Priscu Research Group, where they focused on microbial ecology in extreme environments. Additionally, Jeff worked as an Interpretive Guide at Xanterra Parks & Resorts, educating guests about the history and geology of Yellowstone National Park.

Jeff Patriarche has a diverse education history. Jeff earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer and Electronics Tech and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Lansing Community College between 2001 and 2005. Later, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Science at Montana State University-Bozeman from 2011 to 2014. Jeff furthered their education at the same university and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences from 2014 to 2017. In terms of certifications, they obtained the CompTIA Security+ certification from CompTIA in January 2021. Jeff also holds additional certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, a Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics from Montana State University, and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Access, Excel, and Word from Microsoft.