Jolan Patterson

I am a Roanoke Valley native, born in our very own Community Hospital. I have always loved having my roots here and being close to my family and the Blue Ridge Mountains. I have a profound appreciation for “home sweet home,” despite my passion for adventure and I guess what you would call my “inner calling” to travel. I attended Virginia Tech for the first two years of my college career, ending up at Roanoke College for the latter half. I absolutely fell in love with the close contact and supervision, mentorship and guidance that I feel blessed to have received at Roanoke College. Everyone there holds a special place in my heart for that reason.

I have worked with the Roanoke Valley Department of Economic Development in a previous job at Atlantic Credit & Finance and currently am employed by Lincoln Financial Group, the smaller agency Premier Advisers, Ltd. is located in our very own downtown Roanoke office. I have also been involved with the Contemporaries, Valley Forward, and became a member of the Roanoke Valley Booster Club during the past year. I anticipate future affiliation with such positive partnerships and I’m currently looking into helping out with the Clean Valley Council. I love to hike and explore our mountains, spend time with friends and family, and watch our big-hearted, small-town grow.

• Jolan’s Employer: Lincoln Financial Group
• Jolan’s Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia
• Jolan’s Social Profile: Facebook