Laura Patton is the coordinator of facilities and operations here at Cabrini College. Patton works in the Dixon Center and is responsible for quite a bit of work in the building. For the past year and a half, Patton has been keeping busy by managing practice schedules and home game schedules. Anything that another department wants to run within the building has to go through her. Patton oversees everything that goes on in the building, including the game staff, the front desk and the student staff. She runs about half of the home events, as well as deals with equipment orders, maintenance, athletic rentals and inventory.
Patton attended Ursinus College went on to West Chester University for grad school. She knew early on what she wanted to do with her career.
“I always wanted to work in athletics on the administrative side,” Patton said. “Eventually I would like to become an assistant athletic director, so this is kind of a step in that direction.”
Patton’s career path was inspired by her college lacrosse coach.
“My coach at the time was the assistant athletic director and the head women’s lacrosse coach,” Patton said. “So just kind of seeing her responsibilities and what she was doing on a day-to-day basis made me really want to get involved.”
Of course, the job is more than just a job to Patton. Her favorite parts of it are “seeing the teams do well, and the day to day interactions with student athletes and the students on campus.”
Brad Koch, director of athletics and recreation, works closely with Patton and has admiration for her work.
“Laura has done a tremendous job in a variety of roles. She is committed to the student-athlete experience and works hard to accommodate all patrons who utilize our facilities,” Koch said. “Her meticulous nature and attention to detail allows us to continually put forth a quality product for the Cabrini community and outside groups.”
Much like the many different roles in her job, Patton has a variety of hobbies and activities that she likes to do when she’s not busy at work. She enjoys photography and traveling, hoping to one day visit South Africa and go on a safari. She likes to ski, kayak and do basically anything outdoors. Her favorite sport to play and watch is lacrosse, both men’s and women’s. Patton’s favorite team is none other than Cabrini.
“I like watching and supporting our own teams,” Patton said.
Patton is very involved in the workings of Cabrini’s athletics and those who use the facilities. Her job is a crucial part of keeping the department running.
