About Patrick
Patrick is the leader of Barnes Dennig’s Not-for-Profit practice and a Director for Barnes Dennig’s assurance service line. He has a near-encyclopedic body of audit and accounting knowledge from nearly two decades of real-world experience and a laser focus on the not-for-profit space. Patrick’s deep commitment to helping his clients fulfill their full financial and strategic potential makes him a highly valued resource for his clients and the firm.
Patrick demonstrates exceptional technical knowledge and advanced understanding of the issues facing businesses and organizations today. In addition, he receives extensive technical education and training every year, much of which is focused on advanced accounting and audit issues.
His responsibilities include setting strategic direction and goals for Barnes Dennig’s Not-for-Profit practice – one of the largest in the region – and one of the fastest-growing areas of the firm. He also is responsible for managing and performing audits, reviewing and preparing financial statements, and other related duties. Patrick has also performed numerous internal control-related projects and agreed-upon procedure engagements for Barnes Dennig clients.
Patrick is the former Treasurer of UpSpring (formerly, Faces without Places) and a member of “The 50” at the Contemporary Arts Center – an organization founded to bring art and the creative process to everyone in the community. Passionately committed to giving back to the community and in supporting the firm’s large-scale community efforts, Patrick co-leads Barnes Dennig’s United Way and ArtsWave Campaigns and annual Community Outreach Day, as well as volunteering at various non-profit organizations.
Patrick is a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Xavier University with a Masters in Business Administration. He has earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant.
