Paul
Paul J. Patterson
Public Relations Director
Paul J Patterson was born to Samuel and Katie Patterson of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
He graduated from Central High School before continuing his education at Central
Connecticut State and Hampton Universities, where he majored in Business Management.
After graduation Paul was hired as an Account Executive for Ryder Truck Rental in
Stratford Connecticut. He was promoted to Rental Manager and again to District Rental
Manager before resigning to accept an account executive position with Southwestern
Bell Corporation/ Advent Information Services of Dallas, Texas. The position included
development and sales of the “Silver Pages,’ a nationwide set of directories in
which companies offered goods and services at discounted and preferred rates for
senior citizens. The position afforded the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge
and experience in creative advertising techniques, print ad design, graphic design,
and the science of public relations.
Paul began his career at Come Clean Entertainment in 2001, due to his long friendship
and working relationship with Darryl Wheeler Sr. whom he met during his tenure as
Community Relations Director for Radio Disney, Hartford, Connecticut. One of the
primary responsibilities of the Community Relations Director was to encourage a
mutually beneficial business/community relationship with companies in their respective
markets by providing Disney quality, family- oriented entertainment events and promotions
that these local businesses could partner with and benefit from a relationship with
the Disney Corporation. This assignment proved particularly difficult when attempting
to enlist contemporary pop music artists for these events that the entire family
could enjoy, meet the Disney Corporation’s tough standards regarding proper lyrics
and attire, and with the credentials necessary to assure a successful event. Paul
was introduced to Come Clean Entertainments President Darryl Wheeler Sr. and his
12 year old singer son, Darryl aka LiL D, who had been recently signed by Universal
Records. Darryl and Come Clean Entertainment proved to be exactly what the Disney
Corporation required and ultimately proved to be a huge favorite at many Radio Disney
events around the country. The two men realized they shared many of the same beliefs
and had virtually the same ideals and goals; it was not surprising that a great
friendship developed and remains to this day.
Paul Patterson currently resides in Chattanooga, TN and is the proud father of Sean
and Viveca Patterson.