Patrick L. Kerr

Patrick (Pat) Kerr is the Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Kyl Institute for National Security (KINS) in Tucson, Arizona, where he directs daily operations. Working under the direct leadership of the COO, he guides the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in its mission to serve as the University of Arizona’s primary gateway to external defense and intelligence communities. Under his operational management, KINS serves as an interdisciplinary hub that identifies defense research opportunities, fosters public-private partnerships, and assists university faculty in securing new funding streams.