Patrick Van Pelt

Patrick Van Pelt is a steward of a multi-generational family enterprise, dedicated to helping people, companies, and communities thrive. With business degrees from Marquette University and Rice University, he brings three decades of experience in financial consulting, governance, estate planning, real estate, and historic preservation.

His career reflects both breadth and depth—from restoring Houston landmarks and shaping sustainable neighborhoods to guiding closely held businesses across industries throughout the United States. Patrick is widely trusted for his ability to bring clarity to complexity, integrating finance, care, and community to create lasting value.

Beyond business, Patrick has served on boards advancing history, culture, and the built environment, including the Rice Historical Society, Harris County Historical Commission, and the Congress for the New Urbanism. His leadership in these settings reflects a consistent commitment: to preserve what matters, strengthen what endures, and help organizations and families flourish across generations.