Patrick Woodcock serves as President and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine’s largest statewide business organization, where he leads efforts to strengthen Maine’s economic competitiveness through policies focused on housing, research and development, and the state’s overall business climate. He has led the organization since 2023, following a career in state and federal energy policy and leadership positions across New England.
Previously, Patrick served as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources under Governor Charlie Baker, where he oversaw state and regional energy policies, including major energy procurements, statewide building code development, and energy efficiency programs. Prior to his work in Massachusetts, he served as Director of the Maine Energy Office from 2013 to 2016 under Governor Paul LePage, where he led efforts to accelerate heat pump adoption and advance energy efficiency initiatives. Earlier in his career, Patrick advised U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe on energy and environmental issues in Washington, D.C.
Patrick graduated from Bowdoin College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and currently serves on the board of the Energy Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropic organizations supporting clean energy.
Portland, ME
