Mr. W. Lawrence Patrick

Council Member Biography

W. Lawrence Patrick, PhD, J.D., is the President of Patrick Communications, a media investment banking and brokerage company with over $7.0 billion in transactions in recent years, including the sale of over 125 television stations and 500 radio stations. The firm is currently the top-rated media brokerage firm in the US. Mr. Patrick also owns and operates 14 small-market radio stations and is a part-owner of 26 others. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Gilmore Broadcasting and Senior Vice President at National Association of Broadcasters. Mr. Patrick also owned 12 other mid-sized radio stations. He has served as an expert witness in 25 media litigation cases and is an international consultant and speaker. Mr. Patrick has consulted for broadcasting and cable companies in addition to over 50 financial institutions. He was also formerly Chairman of Ion Media Networks, a group television owner operating 60 television stations and a $2.6 billion company. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

1983 - 1986

Chief Operating Officer, Gilmore Broadcasting

1983 - Unspecified

President, PATRICK COMMUNICATIONS L.L.C.

1979 - 1983

Senior Vice President, National Association of Broadcasters