Commission
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) is comprised of current and past leaders of Pennsylvania, private citizens, and industry leaders, celebrating the rich history and diversity of the state.
Governor Josh Shapiro
2023–Present
Honorary Co-Chair
Governor Tom Wolf
2015–2023
Honorary Co-Chair
Governor Tom Corbett
2011–2015
Honorary Co-Chair
Governor Ed Rendell
2003–2011
Honorary Co-Chair
Governor Mark Schweiker
2001-2003
Honorary Co-Chair
Governor Tom Ridge
1995–2001
Honorary Co-Chair
Patrick Burns
Chairman
Newtown Square
Gene Barr
Mechanicsburg
Michael Coran
Philadelphia
Greg Deavens
Philadelphia
Jim DePoe
Pittsburgh
Terence Farrell
Chester
Vince Galko
Roaring Brook Twp
Rep. Valerie Gaydos
Edgeworth
Joanne Grossi
Philadelphia
Lynn Herman
State College
Jazelle Jones
Philadelphia
Andrew Masich
Pittsburgh
Virginia McGregor
Scranton
Justino Navarro
Philadelphia
Judge Brandon Neuman
Canonsburg
Judge Carolyn Nichols
Philadelphia
Senator Greg Rothman
Harrisburg
Senator Nikil Saval
Philadelphia
Rep. Jared Solomon
Philadelphia
Matt Taylor
Newtown Square
Kevin Vaughan
Philadelphia
Tim Wachter
Erie
Alison Young
Philadelphia
Legislatively Designated Ex Officio Members
Karl Blischke
Executive Director,
PA Council on the Arts
Secretary Michael Carroll
Executive Director,
PA Dept. of Transportation
Susan S. Cohen
Chair,
PA Council on the Arts
Honorable Timothy DeFoor
PA Auditor General
Secretary Cindy Dunn
PA Dept. of Conservation
and Natural Resources
Interim Acting Secretary Angela Fitterer
PA Dept. of Education
Honorable Stacy Garrity
PA Treasurer
Hayley Haldeman
Chair,
Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission
Andrea Lowery
Executive Director,
Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission
Randy Padfield
Director,
PA Emergency Management Agency
Col. Christopher Paris
PA State Police
Brigadier General John R. Pippy
PA Dept. of Military
and Veterans Affairs
Secretary Al Schmidt
PA Dept. of State
Secretary Rick Siger
PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development
David Sunday
PA Attorney General
Commission Resources and Financials
Meeting Minutes