Biography of Patrick Gailus
Patrick Gailus’ early years began in Portland, Maine, later he moved to Merrimack, New Hampshire. Patrick’s love of the outdoors began in Maine where he enthusiastically attended Center Day Camp on Sebago Basin in Windham, Maine for over a decade. It was there he started mountain biking, swimming, and overnight camping. Patrick nurtured his love for the outdoors and adventure as a Cub Scout and then Boy Scout as a member of Troop 424 in Merrimack, where he especially enjoyed camping. Patrick’s middle and high school years included innovative school curricula and he developed skills in circus performing, farming, and distance swimming. Spending a year in an outdoor experiential program in Layton, Utah, Patrick honed skills in camping, mountain biking, skiing, and climbing, he completed his high school education at Fusion Academy in Burlington, Massachusetts, graduating in 2022.
First Steps into the Work Environment Patrick's vocational path started with becoming an assistant counselor at his beloved childhood camp in Maine, CDC where he enjoyed working with kids outdoors. Later, he worked at Lowes in Amherst, New Hampshire, and Buckley's Great Steaks in Merrimack. His can-do attitude, and commitment to providing excellent customer service were lauded in these roles.
Transition into Technology Offering a glimpse into his enthusiastic, can-do attitude, Patrick’s first foray into technology came as an assistant to the Sound Engineer at the prestigious Funk Studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. His interests in music and technical aptitude saw him swiftly mastering sound engineering