Patrick Michaels

In his 32 years with Goodwill, Patrick “Pat” Michaels has had the opportunity to see the “Power of Work” first-hand for thousands of people throughout the United States. He is motivated by seeing people build skills, progress toward their goals, and increase their self-esteem, while achieving financial independence for themselves and their families through employment. Michaels served four years with the United States Army, after which he joined Goodwill as the director of Goodwill Industries of the Yakima Valley in Washington. He accepted his current position as CEO of Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina in 2007. He is a member of the Greenville County Workforce Development Board and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Review Committee.