Prior to joining JDJ in July of 2002, Patti worked for TechQuest Capital/Vitol Gas & Electric from 1996 to 2001 where she was the office manager overseeing all human resources and employee benefits as well as serving as the executive assistant to the president of the company. Some of Patti's responsibilities were planning all company parties/functions as well as coordinating participation in the Gas and Power Trade shows. Patti started as the Travel Assistant her first year at Vitol where she was responsible for scheduling all employee travel needs for the Boston and Houston offices.

Prior to joining Vitol, Patti worked at the Boston Harbor Hotel from 1992 to 1996 as the Assistant Front Office Manager and then the Reservations Manager.  While maintaining five star-five diamond procedures Patti helped process daily check in/outs, as well as help resolved guest services issues on a daily basis.  As Reservations Manager Patti worked directly with the Sales and Catering departments with group reservations.