Thomas J. Fitzpatrick

Thomas J. Fitzpatrick graduated in 1969 from Ohio Dominican College (now Ohio Dominican University) with a major in Chemistry. Since graduating Fitzpatrick has risen through the ranks of Elford, Inc. from Project Manager, to Assistant to the President, General Manager, Treasurer, President, Chairman and CEO to the Senior Chairman. He was a member of countless committees and boards in the community including the Executive Committee of the Ohio Dominican Board of Trustees; Chairman of the Development Committee for Ohio Dominican; Franklin University's Advisory Board of Organizational Leadership and Management; the Ohio Dominican University Alumni Board; and was an Ambassador for the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges. Fitzpatrick has received numerous awards over the years. He was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist; The Cornerstone Award Man of the Year; Ten Outstanding Citizens; Resolution of Honor Service Above Self; Service and Leadership Award, as well as countless others.