Vance Patterson

Background

Patterson, Vance was born on July 24, 1945 in Pittsburgh. Son of Verdette E. and Velma L. Patterson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bethany College, 1967; Master of Arts, West Virginia University, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Pittsburgh, 1979.

Career

Assistant professor Psychology, Fairmont (West Virginia) State College, 1969-1970; assistant International Rectifier director, St. Joe Minerals Corporation, Monaca, Pennsylvania, 1970-1972; associate director executive development, U. Pittsburgh, 1972-1976; assistant dean, U. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 1976-1977; president, Patterson Associations Inc., Westlake, Ohio., since 1977.

Achievements

• Vance Patterson has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist, management consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Member APA, ASTD, Academy Management, Society Human Resources Management, Strategic Management Society, Rotary, Longue Vue Club, Rivers Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis, sailing.

Connections

Married S. Sue Defenbaugh, December 27, 1969 (divorced 1980). Children: Michael, Michelle. Married Kimberly Kay Stetler, April 4, 1983.

Children: John, Margaret.

Father:

Verdette E. Patterson

Mother:

Velma L. Patterson

Spouse:

S. Sue Defenbaugh

Spouse:

Kimberly Kay Stetler

child:

Margaret Patterson

child:

John Patterson

child:

Michael Patterson

child:

Michelle Patterson