Patricia is the Founder and Principal of ASPire, dedicated to preserving the integrity and values of businesses through proven methodologies. With a distinguished 25-year career at The ServiceMaster Company, a global Fortune 500 firm with 5,000 locations, she was instrumental in leading strategic initiatives in Six Sigma, supply chain management, and voice of the customer and employee improvement programs. Her leadership roles included heading People Services, Strategic Planning, and serving as President of one of the company's contract management services companies. The first company objective, "To Honor God In All We Do," guided her leadership and life.. Patricia has successfully guided companies ranging from multi-billion dollar public entities to multi-million dollar private equity firms, excelling in financial turnarounds and digital transformations across healthcare, education, and consumer services. She recently served as a board member for 4word, an organization connecting and supporting Christian women in the workplace to reach their God-given potential with confidence, and is a former board member of Nationwide Studios, Inc. and New Leash On Life. Additionally, Patricia is a board advisor to 4impactdata and various other for-profit and non-profit organizations and is a known speaker, business advisor, and executive coach.
The conference is scheduled for October 30-31, 2025 at Hope Lutheran South Campus in Fargo, ND.
Faith Forward is designed for business leaders, nonprofit professionals, ministry teams, and anyone seeking to strengthen their leadership through faith. Whether you’re leading a company, a church, or your community — you belong here.
Our 2025 theme is inspired by 1 Peter 3:15: "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do it with gentleness and respect." This year, we’ll explore how to lead with hope, courage, and humility in every sphere of life.
