Pat has worked in nonprofit organizations, schools, governmental agencies, and for-profit businesses for over 40 years, providing services such as strategic planning, program development, board and staff development, financial management, evaluation, capacity building, fund development, and grant writing. She also has extensive experience in needs assessments and feasibility studies throughout Mobile County and across Alabama.

In 2020, Pat joined forces with local professionals to form the Community Resource Network (CRN) in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The CRN now convenes virtually with around 75 participants, sharing insights and resources.

Pat has taught Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing at the University of South Alabama for over 20 years and regularly leads community seminars and events, including the annual South Alabama Nonprofit Summit.

A native of Mobile, Pat holds degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Loyola University New Orleans, and the University of South Alabama, and is internationally certified in Organizational Development Coaching.

Will blends creativity, strategy, and service with a multidisciplinary background rooted in hospitality, technology, and communication. His diverse experience spans more than a decade in high-end hospitality environments, where he led service teams, coordinated large-scale events, and helped refine guest experience operations with a focus on excellence and adaptability.

A solutions-driven thinker, Will has developed a strong foundation in digital innovation, with hands-on experience in website design, marketing strategy, and operational technology. He approaches every challenge with a blend of creative insight and analytical skill—crafting tools and experiences that are both engaging and effective.

A native of the Mobile, Alabama area, Will holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from The University of Alabama. He is also a graduate of Coastal Alabama Community College, where he graduated with honors, was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and received the Herb Malone Hospitality Student of the Year Award for 2020–2021. Earlier in his academic journey, he studied acting, voice, and movement at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City, an experience that continues to shape his creativity and communication style.