Meet Patrick Murphy, SOVO’s new Office Coordinator.

Patrick is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SOVO office. He assists the Board of Directors (primarily Tom Benz) with applications for funding from local and area grant-making organizations; he maintains the SOVO filing system and policy manuals, updating files as necessary; he works with SOVO volunteers, and participates in SOVO-sponsored activities.

Patrick is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, and proudly served in the South Dakota Army National Guard and US Army Reserve from 1980 – 1988. He credits his military service to his father, who was a career Army officer with combat service in both Korea and Vietnam.

Patrick retired from corporate life in 2019, after a 36-year career that included positions in state, federal and tribal government; non-profit organizations and foundation leadership; and the private sector, including over 10 years as a self-employed communications and management consultant.
Patrick is married and has six adult children. He recently relocated to Oregon from South Dakota, and spends his weekends exploring coastal Oregon and its many communities.

Welcome aboard, Patrick.