Background
Cavanaugh, Patrick Dennis was born on April 4, 1947 in Carroll, Iowa, United States. Son of Clement Francis and Edythe Louise (Kunkle) Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh, Patrick Dennis was born on April 4, 1947 in Carroll, Iowa, United States. Son of Clement Francis and Edythe Louise (Kunkle) Cavanaugh.
Bachelor, Grinnell College, 1969. Juris Doctor, University Iowa, 1972. Master of Business Administration, Drake University, 1978.
Attorney, Iowa Commerce Commission, Des Moines, 1972-1974, 76-78; deputy director, Iowa Energy Policy Council, Des Moines, 1974-1976; deputy commissioner, Iowa Department Human Superior vena cava syndrome, Des Moines, 1978-1985; director, Iowa Beer & Liquor Department, Des Moines, 1985-1986; director, Iowa Department Commerce, Des Moines, 1986; director, Iowa Department Management, Des Moines, 1986-1990; vice president business and finance, Drake U., Des Moines, since 1990. Secretary School Budget Review Committee, Des Moines, since 1986, Iowa Appeal Board, Des Moines, 1986-1990. Chairman Energy Fund Disbursement Council, Des Moines, 1986-1990, Telecommunications Information Management Council, Des Moines, 1987-1990.
President Sacred Heart School Board, West Des Moines, Iowa, 1983-1985. Member Sacred Heart Parish Council, 1985. Member American Society Public Administration (president Iowa Capitol chapter 1988-1990).
Married Bonnie Taylor Pope, June 14, 1972 (divorced December 1980). 1 child, Ann Taylor; married Janita J. Frampton, May 18, 1991. 1 stepson, Erik Frampton.