Wes R. Patterson

Wes R. Patterson, CFRE, currently serves as Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Southern California, a position held since 2013, with interim roles including Senior Associate Dean and Assistant Dean for Advancement. Prior to this, Wes R. Patterson spent five years at Pepperdine University as a Senior Advancement Officer and Director of Leadership Giving for Education and Psychology Associates. Wes R. Patterson also has experience with the Boy Scouts of America, where roles included District Director and District Executive from 2003 to 2008. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University, Northridge, a Professional Fundraising Certificate from Boston University, and further studies at the USC Marshall School of Business.