Patti has had a lifelong love for horses and was a competitive hunter-rider throughout her junior career in Colorado. Her passion continued through college, getting her MPA at George Mason University as she worked for local breeders and expanding her riding education. After working in local government for 10 years, Patti returned to working with horses to spend more time with her children.

Patti and her family share their home in the Village of St. Louis with their 3 dogs. Patti stays active volunteering with Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue, growing iris flowers and trail riding her trusty Spotted Draft mare, Maggie.