At this point, Donna’s heartstrings were being pulled, and back to upstate NY (home), she went. Within the first week of the move, she met her husband James. They were wed within 18 months. At this time, her broadcast family background led her back to the media to be hired by Merv Griffin radio, Albany’s largest Rock-n-Roll radio station. There utilizing her communication skills and knowledge of marketing, she became the station’s International Marketing Director dealing with advertisers such as Molson Beer and doing promotions and remotes on the clients’ behalf. The significance of her role and contributions as international marketing Director for Merv Griffin (renowned TV talk show host) is difficult to overstate. In developing and exercising her formidable prowess as marketing director with a global focus, Donna Patrick added another gem to her crown of skills and achievements.

Married life with James Patrick began in 1990. Soon after, the couple moved to California, where they opened a successful law firm that they later sold in 1995. During this period, they also welcomed two children, now grown, one serving as a nurse and the other as a U.S. Army Ranger.

In 1995, a new opportunity shaped the next chapter of their journey. The family relocated to Florida to launch an innovative wound care company, National Healing Corporation. Alongside a dedicated team, they grew the organization into one of the nation’s foremost leaders in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. In 2011, the company was successfully sold as part of a merger that created the largest organization of its kind in the United States.

In 2016, Donna co-founded, named, and branded the couple’s next venture in wound care, CutisCare. Her marketing expertise and refined sense of style were evident in every stage of the company’s evolution. Years of experience living abroad, combined with professional work alongside Bob Mackie and Merv Griffin, gave Donna a distinctive foundation for building a vibrant brand and cultivating a positive, colorful corporate culture.

Donna also played a key role as co-founder and investor in RegenQuest, an independent wound care and hyperbaric medicine clinic. Working closely with her husband Jim and fellow investors, she helped develop, position, and brand the clinic with a focus on innovation and patient-centered care.

Jim Patrick served as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of CutisCare until 2025, when the company was successfully transacted out. Throughout these years, Donna remained deeply committed to her creative passions. Her professional life has spanned design, couture fashion, corporate branding, and interior design. She has completed several luxury properties, including a 15,000-square-foot sporting ranch that has been featured in multiple press releases.

Across healthcare, design, and entrepreneurship, Donna Patrick has helped grow organizations that delivered health and healing to thousands of people nationwide. Her story reflects a rare balance of vision, creativity, and purpose. Through thoughtful leadership and a lifelong commitment to excellence, she leaves a lasting impact that extends well beyond business success.