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Keith Leaphart
Secretary-Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Assumed office
July 5, 2023
GovernorJosh Shapiro
Preceded byWadud Ahmad
Personal details
Born (1975-02-09) February 9, 1975 (age 49)
MBA)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO
)
OccupationEntrepreneur
philanthropist
physician

Keith Leaphart (born February 9, 1975) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, physician and politician. Leaphart is the Chair of the Lenfest Foundation, CEO of Replica Creative and founder of Philanthropi, a fintech company. He is also the Secretary-Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

Early life

Leaphart was born and raised in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia by his mother, Etheyln, who worked as an administrative assistant at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Leaphart's father, Frank, worked as an electrician and left when Leaphart was a baby, but the two remained close.[1] Starting at the age of 10, Leaphart was used by drug dealers as a runner, but by age 12, Leaphart had become a Paperboy.[2] As part of a desegregation program, Leaphart and his sister were bused to an elementary school in Northeast Philly. Leaphart was a student in the School District of Philadelphia and graduated from Central High School.[3]

Leaphart received a scholarship to attend

George Washington Carver High School for Engineering and Science
.

Career

Upon completing his residency, Leaphart aimed to become the CEO of a hospital. However, he had already founded a successful cleaning company while in medical school. While running the cleaning company, Leaphart was cleaning the office of Philadelphia billionaire and philanthropist, Gerry Lenfest. They then became good friends and business partners.[6]

In 2007, Leaphart explored running for Congress and had an exploratory committee funded by Lenfest. However, Leaphart opted not to run and instead focused on ways the private sector can help Philadelphians.[7] Leaphart served as an executive on loan to the city of Philadelphia where he advised Mayor Michael Nutter on programming to help men who had served time in jail.[8]

With a loan from Lenfest, Leaphart bought Replica Creative, a design and print firm, in 2009. He turned the company into a leading competitor in the digital economy and Replica Creative was recognized as a leading small business in Philadelphia by Mayor Michael Nutter.[9][10]

Since 2013, Leaphart has served as the chair of the Lenfest Foundation, where he works to help disadvantaged youth in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Media Network, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitor Bureau and Comcast's external Joint Diversity Advisory Council.[12]

Leaphart's accomplishments in helping Philadelphia's youth and local economy were recognized when he was awarded the Vision for Philadelphia Award in 2013.[13]

In 2018, Leaphart launched Philanthropi, a fintech company that helps donors track their charitable contributions and find new charitable causes to support.[14]

Leaphart was nominated as the Secretary-Treasuer of the

Pennsylvania Senate to this position on July 5, 2023.[15]

Personal life

Leaphart is still a licensed physician and works at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital during the nights and weekends. He lives in Overbrook Farms, Philadelphia and has two sons.[16][17]

References

  1. ^ "Why Lenfest protege Keith Leaphart fights for at-risk youth". Generocity.org. March 11, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  2. ISBN 9780986147470. Retrieved June 24, 2020. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help
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  3. ^ "Replica Creative-Keith Leaphart". Replica Creative. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Keith Leaphart, D.O. MBA '01". Saint Joseph's University. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  5. ^ "Meet A Brother Making A Difference, Dr. Keith Leaphart". Ask G Mills. May 18, 2010. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  6. Wall Street Journal
    . Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  7. Philadelphia Tribune
    . August 9, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  8. Philadelphia Inquirer
    . April 14, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  9. Philadelphia Inquirer
    . December 11, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  10. ^ "Removable Wall Décor: Keith Leaphart's Replica Creative". Main Line Today. July 17, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "Keith Leaphart". Lenfest Institute. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  12. ^ "Meet Keith Leaphart, 21st century polymath and entrepreneur extraordinaire". Flying Kite Media. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  13. Philadelphia Magazine
    . November 25, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  14. Philadelphia Tribune
    . November 27, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  15. ^ "Dr. Keith Leaphart Confirmed as PA Turnpike's Newest Commissioner". Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. July 6, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  16. ^ "CEO File: Dr. Keith Leaphart". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  17. ^ "Kimmel Center Board of Directors Welcomes Four New Board Members 12/7". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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