Michael Patterson has volunteered with the Veterans Community Response (VCR) organization since 2013. He has served as a retreat coordinator, community responder, mentor, board member, and now resides as the president of the VCR board. Mike served as an Infantryman in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division and as a Special Forces Communications Sergeant. Mike closed out his military career in 2017 after 23 years of service, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major, from the Special Operations Detachment Pacific (SODPAC). He is a graduate of Eastern Washington University and is currently a Firefighter with Spokane Valley Fire Department. Mike lives with his wife and three children in Spokane Valley. In his off time he enjoys hunting, backpacking, camping and other outdoor activities.

Mike served as Veterans Community Response’s President for two years before stepping back as a husband, father, and Captain in the Valley Fire Department. His leadership remains a great value to our board and teams.