CULTURE CORNER: Patrick McLaughlin, Regional Advisor

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself – where you live, about your family, what you did before DE?

A: I live in El Paso, TX. I am a single father to 4 children: Kieran 19, Maria 18, Emma 13, Kristian 11. Before DE I was a Catholic Coach and Mentor to men for many years.

 

Q: How long have you been with DE and what brought you here?

A: I’ve been with DE for exactly 1 year. I came here to continue my love for Catholic leadership coupled with my passion for sales and training.

 

Q: Who is your favorite saint and why?

A: St. Peter. He was my Confirmation sponsor. He was a fisherman who had a simple faith and trust in Jesus. As a former swimmer and man with a similar simple faith and trust in Jesus, I have always felt a special connection to him.

 

Q: What is your most frequently used emoji?

A: The 100% emoji.

 

Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

A: Anywhere really. I love traveling. To be more specific, I would return to Mexico for proximity and because I am learning Spanish right now.

 

Q: What would be the title of your autobiography? If it was made into a film, who would you want to play you?

A: Permission To Pursue Your Passions Someone who is also a NM native who also loves swimming, traveling and sales.

 

Q: What is your favorite title of Mary?

A: Mama Mary

 

Q: What is something most people don’t know about you?

A: I speak Finnish (Finland). It is one of the hardest languages to learn and I worked diligently on it every day while I taught English there for 3 years. I also speak conversational German.

 

Q: What is your favorite breakfast food?

A: Breakfast Burrito with Hatch Green Chile.

 

Q: What do you love most about DE?

A: I love the people because people always come before processes and profits.