Patty has a Bachelor of Math from the University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Education from Western University, and an Accounting Diploma from Wilfrid Laurier University. 

Patty earned her CPA, CA designation while working at Ward & Uptigrove from 2000-2011. She then pursued and gained additional experience in private industry, rejoining Ward & Uptigrove in the Business department in 2019. 

Patty is a native of Listowel and enjoys live music, travelling and spending time with family at the cottage.