Hey, I’m Pat.
Or Patrick. Or McClary. Or P-Mac. I’m a middle namer, so I’ve gone by a few different namesakes. I’ve had a few different careers, too: twenty years across sportswriting, education, startup leadership and digital product design. The thread through all of it? I’m passionate about helping others thrive.
How I work
“If a member can’t explain it to their mom, I’m not done designing it.”
I pride myself on making the complex comprehensible. Collaboration is my superpower: I turn stakeholder and user input into stories, pair user needs with the economics that keep a business thriving, and love being a teammate who isn’t afraid to break a sweat.
When I’m not working, I’m usually, well, sweating. I’ve recently gotten into HYROX racing, I’ve played ice hockey for over 30 years, and I love anything that gets me outside in Colorado, whether it’s mountain biking, golfing, skiing or hiking with my partner and our doggo, Wally.
WHAT AN INTERTWINED CAREER PATH HAS TAUGHT ME
2006–2008
Storyteller
Top lesson learned
Asking the right questions makes the story
2008–2013
Educator Pt. 1
Top lesson learned
Serving others serves yourself
2013–2017
Co-founder & owner
Top lesson learned
Users & the business have to win together
2017–2019
Big 4 Design consultant
Top lesson learned
Company size doesn’t determine problem size
2020–2022
Educator Pt. 2
Top lesson learned
Those who can & do teach
2022–now
In-house design lead
Top lesson learned
The learning never stops
FRIENDLY REMINDER OF WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR
Senior/lead product design, design ops or strategy roles
I’m especially interested in the mental health & fitness industries and anywhere else design can make a positive social impact. Remote is preferred; open to hybrid positions in Denver.
I’m usually out
