Patrick Holmes.
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Veteran Benefits Guide
Patrick Holmes is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for Veteran Benefits Guide. In this role, Patrick oversees marketing, employee communications, public and media relations and VBG’s strategic communication initiatives to enhance its reputation and brand.
Prior to joining VBG, Patrick served as the executive director of communications and marketing at the University of California, Berkeley. At Berkeley, Patrick led the effort to evolve and protect the university’s brand, managed comprehensive internal communications strategies, and oversaw digital and social media initiatives.
Before Berkeley, Patrick worked at Oregon Health & Science University for over 10 years, including five years directing internal communications. OHSU is Oregon’s only academic health center and the largest employer in Portland.
Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree in social science at Portland State University, with an emphasis in communications.
Outside of VBG, Patrick enjoys traveling, snowboarding and live music.