Patrick Hickey, superintendent of Estes Park School District R-3, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Management from Regis University of Colorado, a Master of Arts degree in Computer Information Resource Management from Webster University, a Master's degree in Education Leadership from the University of Alaska, and a Doctor of Business Administration degree from California Coast University.  He holds the professional designation of Registered School Business Administrator (RSBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International.

His career has included administrative positions in the Kodiak Island Borough School District of Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District of Alaska, Douglas County School District of Colorado, Jefferson County School District of Colorado, and Estes Park School District R-3 since 2008.