Rob Wonderling
Robert C. Wonderling | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 24th district | |
In office January 3, 2003 – July 28, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Edwin Holl |
Succeeded by | Bob Mensch |
Constituency | Parts of Bucks County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County, Northampton Counties |
Personal details | |
Born | December 22, 1961 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kristin |
Residence | Lower Salford Township |
Alma mater | Allegheny College, University of Pennsylvania |
Profession | Corporate officer |
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Robert C. Wonderling (born December 22, 1961) was a
Biography
As chamber president and CEO,
Career
In the 1990s, Wonderling served as the deputy secretary of the
In 2002, Wonderling received the GOP nomination to run for retiring Ed Holl's Senate seat. Behind the scenes, his nomination caused a split in the Republican establishment. Former
Wonderling successfully defended his seat in
Wonderling was chairman of the Senate Communications & Technology Committee and vice chairman of the Game & Fisheries Committee. He also served on the Aging and Youth, Public Health and Welfare, and Rules and Executive Nominations Committees.
Wonderling hosted an annual charity event in Montgomery County called "Wonder Wing" which included a contest for the best chicken wing recipe in the area. Proceeds from this event support Meals on Wheels.
Wonderling resigned from his Senate seat on August 1, 2009, to become president of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.[13] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Bob Mensch.
In 2010, Politics Magazine named him one of the most influential Republicans in Pennsylvania.[14]
Wonderling has served on the board of trustees of Ursinus College since 2014. In January, 2017, he was named chair of the board.[15]
References
- ^ "Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Announces Rob Wonderling to Become Its Next President & CEO". www.chamberphl.com. Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. Archived from the original on 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^ "About the President". www.chamberphl.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ http://www.chamberphl.com/about/affiliates-associates/ceo-council-for-growth-members[dead link]
- ^ "About the President". www.greaterphilachamber.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ "March of Dimes announces 2011 Service to Humanity Recipients" (PDF). March of Dimes. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Bio Honors Policy Leadership at Its Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration". www.businesswire.com. 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ "Philly superintendent search committee formed".
- ^ "Pennsylvania Department of Education". www.education.state.pa.us. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ Neri, Al (May 2004). "Showdown in Norristown". The Insider. Archived from the original on 2011-05-19.
- ^ Neri, Al (October 2002). "State Senate Update". The Insider. Archived from the original on 2003-06-22. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Department of State, Election Returns, 11/5/2002". www.electionreturns.state.pa.us. Archived from the original on 2008-05-01. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Department of State, Election Returns, 11/7/2006". Archived from the original on 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Senator Rob Wonderling To Resign From Senate" (Press release). Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus. 2009-06-01. Archived from the original on 2009-06-02. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
- ^ Roarty, Alex; Sean Coit (January 2010). "Pennsylvania Influencers" (PDF). Politics Magazine. pp. 44–49. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-12-29. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
External links
- Pennsylvania State Senate - Robert C. Wonderling, official PA Senate profile (archived)
- Biography at Project Vote Smart