The Owner
Doreen Patrick
Owner of Virtual Business Partners
As an entrepreneur and Certified Online Business Manager, Doreen Patrick brings over 16 years of business support services to her company, Virtual Business Partners. Doreen founded VBP in 2006 as a solution for companies and business owners seeking specialized sales, marketing and administrative support. Within its first year, Doreen had successfully built her business to a full-time practice.
Ann Ostrenga
Senior Client Services Manager
Ann brings over 20 years of experience as an administrative professional in the financial services industry. She has a strong background in supporting financial advisors and their clients, specializing in insurance products, retirement plans, and back-office operations. Ann previously held Wisconsin life, accident, and health insurance licenses, along with FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63 securities licenses. Her passion lies in enhancing advisors' success through her extensive knowledge and proactive approach. Outside of work, Ann enjoys fishing, the outdoors, reading, and cheering for all Wisconsin sports—Go Packers! She resides near Milwaukee, WI, with her husband Vince.
Raquel Barnes
Client Services Manager
Raquel has over 15 years of experience as an executive assistant in the financial industry as well as business operations experience. She has a knack for attention to detail and thrives on multitasking. She is married with two sons, one daughter and one wild male Yorkie. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, watching her youngest son play sports, and keeping her two oldest kids and her husband on their toes. Raquel and her family reside in Kansas – Let’s go KC Chiefs!
Rebecca Keller
Client Services Manager
Rebecca has over 18 years of experience in office management and seven years supporting the financial and insurance sectors. She is a dedicated Assistant helping Advisors and Agents streamline their operations and increase productivity. Rebecca currently holds a life, accident, and health insurance license. She is skilled in communicating, creating, and streamlining processes using tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and various client management software. In her free time she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and traveling with her two adult daughters and her rescue Belgian Malinois, Honey. If you're looking for a proactive and trustworthy assistant to elevate your practice, Rebecca is ready to help.
Laura Williams
Graphic Design Specialist
Laura received her BFA in Visual Communications from the University of Kansas and shares her passion for graphic design with every client. Laura has over 20 years experience in all aspects of print design, both from a creative role to that of print procurement. She has worked in a variety of industries with corporate clients, nonprofits and small business owners. Fun fact: she was a college mascot for two years while at KU – Rock Chalk Jayhawk! She now resides with her husband and young family in Kansas.
Sir Remington Charles Patrick III - The Duke of VBP
Virtual Business "Pawtner" Mascot
Commonly known as Remy! His specialties include break room snack management, delivery alert services upon doorbell notification and daily perimeter checks!