Andy Patton
B.A. Classics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A. in Liberal Arts, St. John's College, Annapolis
M.B.A. in Finance & Accounting, Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management
Andy Patton joined New College Franklin as President in 2023. He has served for nine years on the Board of Directors, including the last five years as Chairman of the Board. He has taught courses on Dante as well as Economics.
Prior to joining New College, Mr. Patton held various roles in healthcare technology and venture capital. As an entrepreneur in the healthcare space he built and successfully exited his first company. He has also started and currently owns a company in the construction industry. Before going into business, Mr. Patton spent his early career as a high school teacher of Latin, Greek, music, and math.
Mr. Patton is an avid musician and fly fisherman. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Katie, and their five children, James, Liam, Angus, Edward, and Elanor.
Email: apatton21@newcollegefranklin.edu