Patrick (Fitz) Fitzhugh is the Regional Site Director for USAA, where he supports the development and execution of regional strategies, and supports over 4,000 Phoenix employees, while building collaborative partnerships and connections within the local Greater Phoenix community. His leadership abilities are deeply rooted in his military background in the United States Air Force.

Patrick served in the USAF as a Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructor from 2003 to 2007. He then worked as a civilian contractor for the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and Joint Personnel Recovery Agency, becoming a Subject Matter Expert in rescuing military personnel in perilous situations.

Patrick’s family has resided in Arizona since 1864, and he is proud of his South-Western heritage.