Patrick Desmond

Patrick Desmond, auctioneer, believes that fundraising should be fun. He is an
experienced event professional, former sports-talk radio show host, and standup
comedian who brings energy and fun to every occasion. He is a graduate of the Missouri
Auction School and is a Certified Benefit Auction Specialist.
Transplanted over thirty years ago from the sports-crazed city of Philadelphia, Patrick
has enjoyed an extensive career in event planning and management. He has served in
this capacity at the Cow Palace, San Mateo County Expo Center, San Francisco City Hall,
and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
He also founded and hosted the weekly sports-talk radio program “Pat Desmond and
the Sports Feed” on KMYC 1410 AM. He is sorry if you have ever called in and were
subjected to his constant complaining about the sports landscape in his hometown.
Patrick also launched and hosted two weekly comedy shows in downtown Roseville and
has performed stand-up at the Comedy Spot and Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento.
Patrick produced the Telly Award-winning television documentary “Afterglow” and also
is a co-founder and producer of the annual GlowFest film & music celebration in Scott
Valley, California.
Recently relocated to Chicago, Illinois, Patrick continues to infuse his events with the
same energy and enthusiasm he has always been known for. He lives in Chicago with his
wife, Rebecca.