Dennis R. Patrick

Dennis R. Patrick (born June 1, 1951 in Los Angeles, California) currently serves as President and Chief Executive of Pillar Productions, an independent film and television production company.

Between 2001 and 2013, Mr. Patrick served as President and then non executive Chairman of National Geographic Ventures, the for profit division responsible for overseeing National Geographic's film and television production as well as the National Geographic Channel. In 2005 National Geographic Feature Films released March of the Penguins, the second highest grossing documentary film of all time.

Between 1999 and 2001, Mr. Patrick served as the first President of AOL Wireless and led efforts to expand the ISP's presence to cell phones and other wireless devices.

Prior to his tenure with AOL, Mr. Patrick pursued venture capital opportunities. During this period, Mr. Patrick founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of Milliwave LP, a local exchange telephone company utilizing digital radio frequencies to transmit voice, video, and data in competition with the Regional Bell Operating Companies.