Patrick is a finance aficionado with a zest for numbers and a knack for strategic guidance. As a CFO and transaction advisor at Amplēo, a Utah-based fractional firm specializing in part-time executives, Patrick brings over two decades of experience to the table. He is widely recognized as the ""QofE Guy"" (Quality of Earnings). Patrick collaborates closely with Amplēo's dynamic team of over 300 consultants, delivering expertise across finance, marketing, HR, valuation, transaction advisory, sales tax, and turnaround & restructuring services. Amplēo’s comprehensive offerings empower businesses to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth. Despite his extensive financial expertise, Patrick is anything but your typical accountant and finance strategist. His passion for numbers rivals others' love for chocolate or coffee, as evidenced by his favorite shirt proclaiming, ""Warning: may start talking about EBITDA."" Known for his infectious smile and joyful character, Patrick excels at guiding teams and companies through exponential growth. Over his career, he has held several C-suite roles, steering organizations to achieve triple-digit growth year after year. His meticulous approach to financial due diligence has also been pivotal in facilitating over 100 M&A transactions exceeding $2 billion in combined valuation. Beyond the boardroom, Patrick finds solace in the great outdoors, a passion cultivated during his upbringing in the Appalachian Mountains of northeast Tennessee. Whether biking, hiking, or camping with his wife, Erin, Patrick embraces nature's beauty, finding balance and inspiration in the wilderness.