Background
Howard, Patrick Gene was born on November 28, 1945 in Wheeling, Virginia, United States. Son of Gene Edward and Margaret Anna (Fry) Howard.
Howard, Patrick Gene was born on November 28, 1945 in Wheeling, Virginia, United States. Son of Gene Edward and Margaret Anna (Fry) Howard.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland., 1967; Master of Science in Public Administration, Shippensburg U., 1987.
Commissioned ensign United States Marine Corps, 1967, advanced through grades to major, 1995. Commanding officer 2d Battalion, 10th Marines, 1981. Head policy section, executive assistant Headquarters Marine Corps.
Commander 11th Marines, 1990-1992. Secretary general staff Assistant Commandant Marine Corps Office, 1992-1993. Director personnel management division Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, 1993-1995.
Commanding general Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1995-1997, deputy commanding general, 1997-1999. Former director research affairs division United States Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia. Retired, 2000; district administrator, Department Children and Families, District 13 Florida, 2001—2002.
Administrator Marion County, since 2002.
Married Paula Lee Oberle, May 25, 1969. Children: Brian, Michael, Marc.