As President of Ricci Lumber, Pat oversees all aspects of the company including sales, operations, marketing, merchandising, customer and employee relations, safety, purchasing, price/margin management, and inventory management.

Pat’s career at Ricci Lumber spans nearly every facet of the business. Starting in the hardware department, he progressed through roles such as Yard Associate, Assistant Yard Manager, Truck Driver, and Inside Sales. He then stepped into leadership as Interim Yard Manager and later transitioned to Outside Sales before becoming Store Manager. In 1991, Pat was appointed to General Manager, a position he held for 31 years until his promotion to President in February 2023.

Beyond his extensive experience at Ricci Lumber, Pat has continually enhanced his skills and knowledge through courses in arts, business, computer sciences, client relations, communications, and leadership.

Outside of work, Pat enjoys various hobbies including drawing, painting, photography, baseball, softball, golf, and bowling. He is also deeply involved in his community, tending to over 50 apple trees on his property and hosting events for employees, customers, and neighbors to enjoy free apple picking. Pat’s community engagement extends to roles in the Boy Scouts, local art and theater groups, the City of Portsmouth Board of Adjustment, local cleanup and school committee projects, Advisory Council for Vocational Education at the local high school, Advisory Group for Epicor, and the Advisory Group for EMCO.