BEN PATTERSON
Ben Patterson grew up in Florence Alabama. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Ph.D. from University of Alabama where, as a graduate student, he taught seminars in State and Local Government and American Politics.
Prior to joining Fine Geddie in 2004, Patterson served as the Deputy Finance Director for the State of Alabama under two Alabama Governors and help guide administrations legislative fiscal issues. He also held the position of Chief Information Officer, overseeing the State's technology acquisitions in the late 1990's. During his tenure in state government, Patterson gained a thorough understanding of government operations, procurement, state budgets and the complexities of Alabama's tax structure.
Patterson also served as the Director of Governmental Relations for the Alabama Bankers Association from 2000 until 2003 where he was the principal advocate for the state banking industry. His first position after completing graduate school was as a Manager of Legislative Affairs for the Business Council of Alabama.
