
Deval Patrick wanted to be known as the governor that "got it" when it came to 1 of Massachusetts’ most important industries, the life sciences sector, and he courted industry assiduously during his 8-year tenure as Bay State governor.
Patrick was ubiquitous at life science gatherings in the Commonwealth and abroad, delivering keynote addresses and showing up at various ribbon cuttings to work the room in his role as the industry’s biggest cheerleader.