Pat Gagliardi is President of Gagliardi Associates, LLC. His extensive background and communication skills have made him a sought-after speaker and contributor to state forums and publications.  Pat has 12 years' experience serving on the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. He was appointed by two Michigan Governors and served as both an administrative commissioner and Chairman. As Chairman of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission from 2019 to 2023 Pat oversaw the unprecedented impact of the world-wide COVID pandemic on the alcohol industry in Michigan. During this time, he recommended and implemented technological updates to licensing systems that accomplished the long overdue streamlining of Michigan liquor licensing.  As an administrative commissioner, Pat presided over licensing issues and contested cases brought on appeal before the Commission.  Additionally, Pat served for 16 years in the Michigan House of Representatives. He first served on the Appropriations committee before being elected by his colleagues as floor leader. He held this leadership position for 10 years until his retirement from the legislature in 1998.  Pat is married to his wife Debra and has four daughters and two grandchildren. He is a 1974 graduate of Lake Superior State University. He makes his home between Drummond Island and East Lansing Michigan.

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