Patrick L. Bravo

About Patrick L. Bravo

I am an accomplished and mission-driven leader with more than 15 years of executive-level experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. I have the skills and confidence to create opportunities where challenges exist, build cohesive teams, appreciate and empower diverse groups of stakeholders and interests, and develop strategies to build and strengthen healthy and vibrant neighborhoods and communities by investing in people and places. As the founding chief executive officer of the Summit County Land Bank, I lead a fantastic team responsible for projects and initiatives designed to strengthen neighborhoods and promote community revitalization across Summit County, Ohio. With a foundation in law, expertise in public policy, and proven business and financial acumen, I work to develop and execute innovative community and economic development strategies. My professional journey reflects collaborative, inclusive, and servant leadership, a proven and visible track record of building and strengthening relationships across diverse stakeholders and interests, a creative and entrepreneurial approach, solid business and financial experience and leadership, expertise in designing systems and processes and navigating complex governance structures, a demonstrated ability to move projects and initatives from idea to completion, a strong commitment to personal, professional, and organizational integrity, and a personal goal to always exceed expectations, even if only in the smallest of ways.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Summit County Land Bank

   May 2014 — Present · Akron, OH, US

   Strengthening neighborhoods and communities in Summit County, Ohio, as the first Executive Director of the Summit County Land Bank.

Education

• The University of Akron

  Master of Public Administration

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Arts

• The University of Akron

  Doctor of Philosophy

  2008

• University of Akron School of Law

  Juris Doctorate

Skills

• Business Development
• Law Enforcement
• Policy
• Community Engagement
• Marketing Communications
• Politics
• Nonprofits
• Administration
• Corporate Budgeting
• Marketing
• Government Relations
• Campaign Management
• Event Planning
• Public Sector Budgeting
• Training
• Public Relations
• Campaigns
• Legislative Analysis
• Community Relations
• Government Affairs
• Economic Development
• Public Speaking
• Legislation
• Enforcement
• Public Policy
• Community Development
• Organizational Development
• Board Relations
• Government
• Fundraising
• Campaign Development
• Grant Writing
• Business Management
• Educational Leadership
• Customer Service
• Management
• Public Administration
• Community Outreach
• City Management
• Community Economic Development