Patrick Goodman

Not to be confused with Pat Goodman.

Katie Hobbs

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(m. 1996)​

Patrick Goodman
First Gentleman of Arizona
Current
Assumed role January 2, 2023
Children	2
Residence	Phoenix, Arizona
Education	Arizona State University (B.Ed.) (MS)

Patrick Goodman (born 1970) is an American mental health therapist serving as the first gentlemen of Arizona since 2023 as the husband of Governor Katie Hobbs.

Early life and education

Goodman was born in 1970. ^[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in counseling from Arizona State University in 1998. ^[2]

Career

Goodman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in supporting youth and families affected by trauma and grief. He provides outpatient assessment, treatment planning, and individual and family therapy for young people with medical challenges and co-occurring emotional concerns. He has also offered clinical consultation services for inpatient psychiatric units. ^{[2] [3]}

Over the course of his career, Goodman has worked as a certified infant/toddler mental health specialist, a registered play therapist, and a certified crisis worker. ^{[2] [4]}

Goodman works at the Phoenix Children's Hospital. ^[5]

First Gentleman of Arizona (2023–present)

Following Katie Hobbs’s inauguration as governor in January 2023, Goodman became the first gentlemen of the state. ^{[6] [7]} In this role, he has represented the governor’s office at ceremonial events and public functions.

Personal life

Goodman and his wife, Katie, have two children; Sam and Hannah, and reside in Phoenix, Arizona. ^{[8] [9] [6]}

References

1. Rey, Elaine (2023-12-10). "Patrick Goodman Katie Hobbs Husband Age, Wikipedia, Net Worth". Aussie Celebs. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
2. "Patrick T. Goodman, LPC". Phoenix Children's Hospital. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
3. Murdock, Corinne (2022-11-04). "Katie Hobbs' Husband Helps Kids Transition Genders at Phoenix Children's Hospital - AZ FREE NEWS" . Retrieved 2025-09-16.
4. Kingsbury, Ian; Sapir, Leor (June 26, 2024). "Arizona Fails Detransitioners". City Journal.
5. Gundran, Robert. "5 Things to Know About Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs". coppercourier.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
6. Hoffman, Jonathan (2023-06-21). "Is Katie Hobbs the Darth Vader of Arizona Politics?". Arizona Daily Independent. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
7. "Gov. Katie Hobbs, elected officials' inauguration at Arizona state Capitol". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
8. "Katie Hobbs". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
9. "Hobbs Bio with photo" (PDF). Retrieved September 15, 2025.