CPS new hire to lead fed markets

CPS brings on board a 20-year business development veteran.

A 30-year management and business development veteran has been hired by CPS Professional Services to serve as the firm’s vice president of Business Development, a company statement announced on Jan. 9.

Rick Patrick most recently served as the executive vice president of U.S. sales for the public safety risk management firm Digital Sandbox. At the company, he dealt with federal, state and local markets. In his new role, Patrick, who has vast experience in the technology sector, will head CPS’s efforts within the defense, civil federal and commercial markets.

Patrick also has held positions at IBM, Siemens, and L-1 Identity Solutions.

Patrick has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.