Biography

Patrick Wade joined NASDA in November 2024 as Director of Public Policy. In this role, he leads policy efforts on Plant Agriculture & Pesticides and Rural Development & Financial Security issues. Patrick previously served as Policy Director for Texas Grain Sorghum Producers, where he led the trade association’s policy development and state government affairs efforts. Patrick earned bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Government from the University of Texas at Austin. Patrick is from Austin, Texas, and enjoys reading and traveling with his fiancée in his free time.