Mr. Van Patten served in sales management for Toppan Electronics where he was responsible for the Eastern portion of North America and Europe.
[3] In addition to his role as a state legislator he also serves as an appointed member of the ad hoc Hampstead Wage & Salary Committee since 2006.
Representative Van Patten was the original prime sponsor of HB1643 -FN, 2010 session, titled relative to requiring submission of a reduced spending alternative as part of the biennial budget process.
In addition to his legislative duties, he is a frequent contributor to The Advocates with Niel Young talk radio program Saturday mornings on WEZS 1350 AM based in Laconia, New Hampshire.
[13] Representative Van Patten endorsed former General Court member Kenneth Weyler in the special election to fill his vacant seat.