Patrick Eakes, Rotary International Director, 2024-26
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Patrick earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina State University. He has operated a high-end custom metal manufacturing business for the past 29 years.
Patrick led his club’s drive to become Rotary’s first Triple Crown Club (100% Paul Harris Fellow, 100% Sustaining, 100% Benefactor simultaneously). While district Rotary Foundation Chair, District 7690 led the world in 100% Sustaining clubs for five years and became Rotary’s first 100% Paul Harris Fellow district. Patrick served Zone 33 as an Innovative Club Advocate and Rotary Membership Coordinator, and he served Zones 33-34 as the Leadership Seminar Chair and chair of the Membership Action Plan. Patrick currently serves on the Rotary International Board of Directors as the Treasurer.
Patrick is the Immediate Past President of the US-Canada Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians and has served on Rotary International’s Finance, Membership Development, Global Networking Groups, and Executive Committees. Patrick served two terms as President of Sedgefield Country Club, home of the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship.
Patrick is married to Kristen, and they have two children who are young adults and active in Rotary projects. Patrick enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and wine collecting.
Patrick is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award and the Service Above Self Award.
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