Patty began her career in the masonry restoration industry as an office administrator for a family-run business, Jamison Contractors, in 1992. Her responsibilities were numerous, including office management, sales coordination, client development & relationship management, human resources, benefit administration and more. In August 2008, Patty formed MARA Restoration, Inc., focused on developing strong relations within the government and general contracting sectors, and with private clients in the Philadelphia area. To aid in this process and provide a valuable added benefit to clientele, Mara Restoration has been certified as a Pennsylvania WBE since August 2010, as well as New Jersey and Delaware since 2011.