Patrick Edwards
Senior Vice PresidentSouthwest Region General Manager
A community advocate and award-winning leader, Patrick Edwards is taking our growing team in Arizona to new heights.
From flying planes to designing venues around the world, Patrick Edwards is the epitome of one of our MacCulture Principle, “We Boldly Go.” With nearly three decades of experience, he manages a team of professionals in the desert Southwest focused on delivering solutions for clients to meet immediate needs, address persistent challenges, and achieve ongoing and long-term goals. Under his leadership, the office has experienced tremendous growth and is designated as the company’s center of excellence for solar and mining projects and services.
In the community:
Patrick believes early and ongoing investments in education give people the best chance of solving the world’s biggest and most challenging problems. He supports organizations including:
- Arizona Science Center, board member
- Valley of the Sun United Way, board member
- Girl Scouts of America, former board member and vice chair
- Phoenix Community Alliance, former executive committee member
- University of Arizona Eller Business College, Ethics Case Competition, lead judge
- South Mountain Community College President’s Advisory Council, member
- St. Joseph Church Finance Committee, chair
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
I earned my private pilot's license 25 years ago but stopped flying when my kids were little, and career got busy. I recently completed my recurrent training and requalified and now fly almost every weekend when the weather permits.
What inspired you to pursue your career?
As the first in my family to go to a university, I dreamed of becoming of mechanical engineer, but I struggled mightily with differential equations. I considered giving up college altogether until I had a random meeting with an architecture student who lived on the same dorm floor. He saw I was emotionally struggling and offered to help. I guess it was his genuine concern for a total stranger that moved me to want to be like him. One thing led to another, and I transferred to architecture and found my passion. Rather ironic that I would find my greatest joy in working at an engineering firm.
What’s the coolest part of your job?
It’s clearly all about the people. I get to work with so many amazing folks. They are not only talented, but wonderful to be around. I’ve seen interns become managers, client reps and industry leaders. It is so incredibly fulfilling to be a part of their success. I am truly blessed!