At your service: Patrick Willson, BCAT production specialist

Patrick Willson BCAT’s production specialist, teaches technical classes and creative skills to community members, programs Cable Channel 16, maintains the online video-on-demand library, and handles administrative equipment maintenance and other duties.

“I am here to help community members create programming to share with their community and beyond.” Willson said.

Willson’s career began in high school in 1988, followed by a diploma in television production from Hennepin Technical College. Since then, Willson has held many positions in the field, including more than a decade at Burnsville/Eagan Community Television.

“Working with community members in the creative process of media production is the best part of my job,” Willson said. “And I hope to recruit some more volunteers. It is a great way to be active in the community.”

To learn more about BCAT, visit bcat16.org, email BCAT@BloomingtonMN.gov or call 952-563-4980.