Full Name
Pat Towery
Job Title & Company
Mental Wellness Coach for Fraternities and College Students, Patrick Towery Consulting, LLC
Why do you think you were chosen as one of Oxford’s Top 20 Under 40?
I believe I was chosen because of the impact I’ve been able to make through my work and service. As a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I’ve supported more than 700 fraternity members at Ole Miss, helping young men prioritize their mental wellness. I also recently earned my Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership from Brown University and hold an advanced certificate in Leadership Psychology from Cornell University. Before beginning my coaching practice, I served as an Army Captain and UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with tours in Latin America and Afghanistan.
Outside of my professional career, I’ve had the privilege to volunteer with organizations like the Mississippi Wrestling Foundation and We Fight Monsters, as well as manage the COL(R) Bobby Towery Final Mile Scholarship in honor of my late father. My proudest accomplishment, however, is personal—I got sober as a 19-year-old college student and recently celebrated 15 years of recovery.
Tell us about your work and what excites you most about it.
Through my private practice, I partner with fraternity chapters to build a culture of wellness on campus. I maintain a regular presence at chapter houses, offering one-on-one coaching, training wellness boards, and encouraging young men to live balanced, healthy lives. I’ve also expanded my work to individual clients and companies, which allows me to see how wellness coaching can transform lives beyond the college experience. What excites me most is the transformation I witness when students gain confidence, make healthier choices, and carry those habits with them after graduation.
What’s an accomplishment you’re especially proud of?
While I’ve been fortunate to serve in the Army and build a successful practice, my greatest accomplishment is my recovery. Getting sober at 19 changed the trajectory of my life, and every year since has been a gift. That experience drives me to help others—especially veterans and college students—find the same freedom.
How has Oxford influenced your journey, and how do you hope to give back?
Oxford has always felt like home. This community embraced me as a young boy when my father taught ROTC, welcomed me back after my service overseas, and supported me following his passing. Oxford has stood with me at low points and cheered for me at high points, and I am deeply indebted to this town. I hope to give back by strengthening the wellbeing of Oxford’s students, mentoring young leaders, and continuing to invest my time and talents into the place that has given me so much.
How do you like to spend your time outside of work?
I enjoy time with my girlfriend, Shelby, as she settles into Oxford, and I stay active through martial arts training at HIT Fitness and 662 Jiu Jitsu. I also serve as a boxing announcer for TCB Fights and perform as a fire breather—creative outlets that keep me energized and connected. When possible, I volunteer with We Fight Monsters, an organization supporting veterans in recovery and survivors of trafficking, and I’m currently training to become a yoga instructor.
