Mr. W. Lawrence Patrick

Council Member Biography

W. Lawrence Patrick, Ph.D., J.D., is the President of Patrick Communications, a media investment banking and brokerage company with over $6.0 billion in transactions in recent years, including the sale of over 125 television stations and 500 radio stations, since its founding in 1984. Mr. Patrick also owns and operates 17 small-market radio stations. Previously, Mr. Patrick served as the Chief Operating Officer of Gilmore Broadcasting and Senior Vice President of National Association of Broadcasters. He also owned 12 other mid-sized radio stations. He has served as an expert witness in 23 media litigation cases, is an international consultant and speaker, and is a regular contributor to trade publications in the broadcasting field. 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. ION was 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