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J. Pat Costello
At-Large Council Member
Term Expires: 2010
Contact Info:
235 West Tenth Street
P.O. Box 7402
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-7402
(605) 367-8114 (Voice Mail)
pcostello@siouxfalls.org
Committee(s) Served On
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J. Pat Costello - At-Large Council Member
Click for Introduction Video | Pat was born on June 9, 1966 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While growing up in Sioux Falls, Pat was active in various sports and the Boy Scouts of America. In January 1980, Pat achieved the Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America. After graduating from high school, Pat attended Arizona State University. During the summers of his college years, Pat attended Creighton University to explore additional educational opportunities. Throughout both high school and college, Pat worked the summers in the family rental business and various construction jobs.
Upon completion of his Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in accounting, from Arizona State University in 1988 and obtaining his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate Pat worked for Coopers & Lybrand in Phoenix. Combined with the realization of the poor economic environment in Phoenix, an excellent economic environment in South Dakota, and a desire to return home, Pat moved back to Sioux Falls in 1989. Pat worked for Eide Helmeke and Company as a CPA until 1991.
In May of 1991, Pat opened Fuddruckers in Sioux Falls and began his career in the food and beverage industry. Pat went on to open and operate, with various partners, a Fuddruckers restaurant in Omaha, Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse in Sioux Falls and Timber Lodge Steakhouse in Omaha. In 2002, Pat sold his interest in the Omaha Fuddruckers but continues to be active in the other operations.
On May 15, 2006, Pat was sworn in as a City Council member for the City of Sioux Falls. As a City Council member Pat has served on the: Fiscal Committee, Audit Committee, Public Services Committee, Metro Communications Council, Urbanized Development Committee, and Southeastern Council of Governments. He currently chairs the Fiscal Committee.
Pat and his wife Shawn have three children: J.P., Meredith and John. While most of his time is consumed by family, professional, and civic responsibilities; when time allows Pat also enjoys golf, hunting, and cooking. |
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