Patricia was born in Madrid, Spain while her father was deployed there with the United States Air Force. Patricia is a graduate of Carmel High School and raised her family in Hamilton County. Married to John, who works as a teacher and coach at Hamilton Southeastern, they have raised six wonderful children and are blessed with eleven grandchildren. For over 30 years, Patrica successfully owned and operated a small business focused primarily on assisting firms with group healthcare and employee benefits. She and her family are active members of the Second Presbyterian Church. Balancing family, work, and community involvement has been a rewarding journey for her, and she is excited to serve her community in a new way.