Patrick joined the family business in the summer of 8th grade, and with the exception of several years working as a CPA, has served in many roles at Star Lumber including several roles in the flooring business, Sr. VP of the Building Materials Division and President since 2010. Patrick earned an Executive MBA from Wichita State, and is very active in community leadership. Founded in 1939 and an LBM Journal Dealer of the Year for 2024, Star Lumber operates contractor yards, truss plants, a door & millwork shop, a countertop fabrication plant and several installed builder flooring show floors in Kansas and Oklahoma.
2024
Rick’s introduction to the LBM industry began in 1990 with Building Material Retailer magazine, and continued with the launch of LBM Journal in 2003. Since then, Rick and a team of hardworking, high performing publishing pros have built LBM Journal into the leading national media brand serving the LBM distribution channel. With degrees in English and marketing, Rick is passionate about delivering insights and information to help readers run their businesses better and smarter.