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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Parke Wentling is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 17. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Wentling earned his B.S. in education from California University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and his master's in education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2010. His professional experience includes working as a technology education instructor at the Wilmington Area School District and as a track laborer for the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad during the summers of 1991, 1994 and 1995.

Education

  • Masters, Education, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2010
  • BS, K-12 Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 1997

Professional Experience

  • Masters, Education, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2010
  • BS, K-12 Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 1997
  • Technology Education Instructor, Wilmington Area High School, present
  • Former Track Laborer, Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad

Political Experience

  • Masters, Education, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2010
  • BS, K-12 Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 1997
  • Technology Education Instructor, Wilmington Area High School, present
  • Former Track Laborer, Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 17, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 17, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Aging and Older Adult Services

Member, Game and Fisheries

Member, Local Government

Member, Tourism and Recreational Development

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Masters, Education, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2010
  • BS, K-12 Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 1997
  • Technology Education Instructor, Wilmington Area High School, present
  • Former Track Laborer, Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 17, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 17, 2018, 2020
  • Member/ Deacon, Zion's Reformed Church, present
  • Former Member, Meadville Medical Center's Wellness Extension Cycling Team
  • Former President, Mercer County Trails Association
  • Former Board President, The Erie-to-Pittsburgh Trail Alliance

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2012 - Northwest PA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Award for his leadership and innovative teaching models that were designed to motivate and inspire his students.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Outdoors

  • Cycling
  • State Bills
    Events

    2018

    Nov. 15
    Deck the Halls at Town Hall

    Thur 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

    395 High St, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, United States