Patrick James Jalk

A graduate of Purdue University, Patrick James Jalk holds a bachelor of science in retail management with a minor in communications. During college, he served as social chairman and rush chairman for the Sigma Nu fraternity, encouraging unity and academic excellence among fraternity brothers. In the future, Patrick James Jalk hopes to complete a master’s degree program in management.

After completing an internship with Kohl’s Department Store, Mr. Jalk spent several years as an assistant store manager with Sears Holding Corporation, followed by several years as a customer service representative and marketing professional with Calumet Automatic Transmissions. Since 2018, He has worked as an area manager for several branches of Indiana-based MEI Fitness.

An avid traveler in his free time, Mr. Jalk took a post-college trip to Italy, visiting famous sites such as the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. Other notable trips include a visit to Alaska that allowed several hours observing bears feeding on salmon in a remote area. He has also visited Hawaii and Paris, France. When he’s not travelling abroad, Mr. Jalk also enjoys supporting his favorite Chicago professional sports teams.