Patrick is married to the former Julie Ard from Jayess, MS. Patrick and Julie have five children: Alese, Cash, Arden, Jennings, and Emery . Patrick is an active Member of Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg.
Patrick served The James Agency as an Associate Agent from 1997-2002, before going on Active Duty with the United States Army from 2002-2005. He came back to Hattiesburg and became Vice President and Agency Growth Officer from 2005-2010 while serving in the MS Army National Guard, managing 6 satellite offices of which one being an Hispanic Storefront in Memphis, TN. Patrick succeeded his Father, Jerry W. James in 2010 as President/Agency Principal after a 28 year career.
Today, The James Agency proudly serves and represents Clients in the States of Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Texas.