Mr. Patel joined the Board in 2024.

A proud graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a BA in Finance and International Business, Mr. Patel is the Co-Owner of Cribbs Hospitality Group, Owner of Main Street Pub, and a Manager with Newburg Investments. He also serves as the Vice Chair of Small and Minority Business Development with OneSpartanburg.

Mr. Patel and his wife Kajal are the parents of current Spartanburg Day School students, Lara and Anay. He accepted a position on the Board because…..”I feel it is very important to be a part of my children’s education. By serving on the board of SDS, it allows me to take part in decisions regarding their education and other school related matters."