Employee Spotlight – April – Patrick Strimple

Meet our April Employee Spotlight, Patrick Strimple! Patrick has been a part of our employee-owned family for almost 11 years and has helped shape the culture of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. Let us get to know him better:

What is your role? Briefly describe what you do.

“I am the Human Resource Manager at Employee Owned Holdings in Houston, Texas. The HR Department is responsible for payroll, benefits administration, onboarding and exiting employee processes.

Who/what inspires you?

“Many things can inspire me. Some days it can be a sunrise. Some days it can be a song, a speech or a good book.”

If you had to pick one strength you bring the to team, what would it be?

“I like to think I have a rational thinking process. For every action there is a reaction.”

What do you like to do in your free time?

“Spending time with the family and attending my kids sporting events are a few things I enjoy doing. I also like to seek out new recipes to try.”

If I could learn how to do one thing, what would it be?

“If I could learn 6th grade math so I could help my son with his homework that would be great!”

Where were you born?

Houston, Texas

What’s the best thing about your job?

“I really enjoy being able to help people with anything that they might need.”

What’s been one of your proudest moments at EOHI?

“I’ve had many proud moments at EOHI, but helping the hiring team present an employment offer to a candidate is always rewarding.”

How do you define success?

“My definition of success is always doing your best. It’s not one moment or one thing but always doing what is right.” 

Where is your favorite place that you have traveled?

“I love the Texas Hill Country. It’s not fancy but has plenty of charm.”