| Patricia Pauline Driscoll | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1977 Texas |
| Residence | Ellicott City, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Defense Executive Author |
Patricia P. Driscoll (born December 14, 1977) is an American businesswoman, philanthropist, socialite, and author. A native of El Paso Texas, Driscoll now heads a national charity, the Armed Forces Foundation,and a private security and surveillance company, Frontline Defense Systems, LLC., both based in Washington, D.C.
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Driscoll was born in El Paso, Texas. Her lineage is traced back to Benjamin Franklin and Edwin Goodman, (the Goodman half of the Bergdorf Goodman department store).[1] Driscoll currently resides in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Driscoll is in a relationship with NASCAR driver Kurt Busch.[2]
Driscoll is the Chief Executive Officer of Frontline Defense Systems LLC (FDS), a company that provides solutions relating to advanced technologies and surveillance systems for the intelligence community and the Department of Defense. Driscoll consults on security related issues to the United States government and international corporations. She has testified before Congress as an expert in various fields including trade relations, border issues, and surveillance systems.[3]
On October 21, 2003, Driscoll testified before the House Subcommittee on Rural Enterprise, Agriculture, and Technology to discuss difficulties small businesses have in regards to contracting with the Department of Homeland Security.[4]
Driscoll serves as President and Executive Director of the Armed Forces Foundation[5] (AFF), an organization devoted to providing financial assistance, morale activities, career and educational opportunities to wounded service men and women and their families. She also serves on its board.[6]
In addition to raising funds for the AFF and its efforts, Driscoll has appeared on the Fox News Network discussing hardships facing military families.[7]
In 2008, Driscoll and Celia Straus co-authored the book, Hidden Battles on Unseen Fronts, Stories of American Soldiers with Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD,[8] which examines the lives of service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The book focuses most of its attention on those service members who are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Driscoll has the following awards and special recognition:[9]
2009
-Legion of Merit and the Humanitarian Award: Four Chaplains
- Special Recognitioni: U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman C.W. Bill Young
2008
- Exemplary Service Award: Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts
- Special Recognition: President George W. Bush at the Military Breakfast, White House Lawn
- Merit of Honor Award: State of New Hampshire, New Hampshire National Guard
- Outstanding Service Award: Washington Redskins
2007
- Special Recognition: President George W. Bush during a speech in the East Room of the White House
- Special Recognition: Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings
- Special Recognition Award: Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway
- Grand Marshall Talladega Speedway
- Special Act Award: Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld
- Special Recognition: Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gordon England
- Special Recognition: Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff
- Outstanding Service Award: History Channel
2006
- Special Recognition: President George W. Bush, Top 15 Military Foundations Supporting our Troops in the Country
- Special Act Award: Deputy Secretary of Energy, Samuel W. Bodman
- Outstanding Service Award: AMVETS
2005
- Special Recognition: Secretary of Energy, Spencer Abraham
- Special Recognition: Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson
2004
- Special Recognition: U.S House of Representatives, Congressman Joe Wilson
- Participant: 2004 Inaugural Parade Montana Float
2003
- Highlighted Guest Speaker, British Embassy Trade Tour, United Kingdom [10]