W Patrick Connelly

Bio

Patrick joined SCF Partners in 2008 after completing a dual MBA/MPA degree program from Harvard Business School and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Following West Point, Patrick served as an infantry officer in the Army for over six years, and participated in operations throughout the Balkans, North Africa, and a twelve month tour in Iraq in 2003. His interest in the energy industry grew out of his military service in the Middle East and his studies of international relations at Harvard. In August 2010, Patrick joined Forum Energy Technologies, SCF Partner’s largest energy product and manufacturing company, as the Vice President of Strategic Development, where he is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives. Patrick currently serves as a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and spends his free time volunteering as board member with the Small Steps Nurturing Center, a non-profit organization that provides early childhood education and support to at-risk children in Houston, Texas. Patrick grew up in the Houston area and earned a Bachelors of Science from the United States Military Academy, where he graduated first in his class and MBA/MPA degree program from Harvard Business School and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.