Patrick M. Barden Jr. was born January 1, 1973 in Elyria, OH. Patrick is currently a student at the Fox School of Business, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Majoring in International Business with a minor in Russian Language. He is an active member of the International Business Association and Patrick is planning on study at Moscow State University in the the spring semester of 2014. He also plans to intern at a Russian company during the summer of 2014. He is scheduled to graduate in December of 2014 and move to Moscow, Russia where he will pursue a career in business.


Patrick is the first born child of Patrick M. Barden Sr. (February 26, 1950) and Marian (Zdrojewski) Barden (January 13, 1952). He has two younger sisters; Amy Marie Rogan (July 30, 1978) and Kelly Ann Barden (September 20,1980). Amy is married to Edward Rogan and they have three children together; Travis Corey (January 5, 2008) and the twins, Taylor Nicole and Tyler Jacob (January 18, 2008). They currently live in Boardman, OH. Kelly is single and has a son, Dillon Christian (September 25, 2004). She currently lives in Stuart, FL. Kelly is studying to be a nurse at ITT Technical Institute.


Patrick attended St. James School located in Sewickley, PA, for his primary school education. For high school Patrick went to North Allegheny Senior High in Wexford, PA, where he graduated in 1991. Patrick went to Northwood University, Midland, MI, for college. He majored in Automotive Management and minored in Automotive Marketing. He was an active member of Phi Delta Theta.


Patrick created Route 65 Auto World for the Sullivan Automotive Group.


Patrick has created The Barden Russian Orphan Foundation in March of 2013. The Barden Russian Orphan Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to help the 500,000 orphans and 1,000,000 street kids in Russia. The foundation is a joint project between Temple University and Moscow State University. All donations go directly to the children. All administrative and travel expenses for the Barden Russian Orphan Foundation are paid for by special donations.