Patrick graduated from Florida State University in 2000 with a hospitality degree form the school of business. He has worked in the hospitality field since 1994.

Katie graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2002 with a degree in English. She has worked in the hospitality field since 1997.

They met in 1997 at Florida State University. After being best friends for 4 years, they began dating. On April 3rd, 2004, they got married.

Owning their own restaurant was always a dream they shared, and on January 1, 2004, their dream became a reality when they purchased 15th Street Pizza and Pub.