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Patrick Richter
Patrick Richter is a 66 year old from Westchester, Illinois where he moved when he was just a year of age. He owns a custom home building and remodeling company called Richter Builders. In his free time, Pat enjoys flying his helicopter and traveling with his wife. He is an avid boater and car enthusiast. Patrick Richter has held many occupations throughout his 66 years of life and continues to work today as a home builder.

Early Life
As a child, Richter as well as his other siblings attended Divine Infant in Westchester, Illinois for grades K-8. Patrick was a student at Fenwick High School, a private all boys school, in Oak Park, Illinois. He also attended an all boys university in Lockport, Illinois called Lewis University. He graduated from college in 1974 with a degree in business. He can be described as a worker bee, always interested in working and helping contribute to his family. He worked from an early age driving a paper route and selling eggs to small businesses that he would get fresh from the farm when he was about nine years old. His hobbies include boating, flying, and driving cars - He has always had an interest in motorized vehicles and still does today.

Career
From a young age Richter has always been money conscious. He worked throughout high school and college in order to afford tuition and support himself through the four years of school. After graduating from college, he worked as an intern for Heritage Lockport Bank before he was hired full time to work for the bank at the age of 23. He was in charge of Commercial Lending during his time here at Heritage Bank. He took a five year hiatus to pursue his dreams in aviation before returning back to the world of banking. After his interest in banking has run its course, Richter created his own home building company, Richter Builders LLC. He has designed and built over 300 homes in the Chicago and Fort Lauderdale areas. He is still happily working in this field, focusing more on remodels now.

Personal Life
Patrick Richter has been married to his current wife, Maggie Richter, for 22 years and shares two children with her, Rachel and Rebecca. He is also the father of three other children, Scott, Kelli, and Michael, from his previous marriage. Richter is a grandfather to two grandsons and enjoys spending time with them. When he is not working, Richter can be found spending time with his family or flying his helicopter around town.