Patricia "Pat" Means was born in Arkansas and raised in southern Indiana where she obtained a nursing degree.  While working for Indianapolis Methodist Hospital she was deployed to the Indy 500 race track for the day to treat injured spectators and drivers.  In 1968, she moved to Colorado where she earned graduate degrees in education and business.

Since the 70's Pat became a hospital manager, college instructor, and a trainer/recruiter for an insurance investment company.  She has extensive experience in building outreach medical service programs, and in private business.  She also served on several state an local professional boards.  In 2002 she retired to Cedaredge, became an Applefest vendor, avid golfer and a crafter, as well as an active community volunteer. 

Pat was appointed Mayor December 3, 2009 to April 2010.  Elected Mayor April 2010 to 2012.  Pat is the first Town of Cedaredge female Mayor in the 100 plus year history of the town.