COMMONWEALTH PARTNERS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Entrepreneur Engagement
Abhi was born and raised in India, and after witnessing first-hand the atrocities socialism brought to "the masses," he saw the flourishing brought about by free-enterprise and limited government when he moved to America in 2005. He became a proud American citizen in 2018.
He joined Commonwealth Partners in January 2019 from the Commonwealth Foundation to engage entrepreneurs in changing political culture in Pennsylvania. Abhi resides in Camp Hill with his wife and three children.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Bethany has a passion for preserving freedom and choices for all who live in this great commonwealth. Prior to her work at Commonwealth Partners, she was a contractor for a large sales organization and earned the use of seven free cars.
Bethany resides in the Harrisburg area with her husband. In her free time, you can find her baking, working out, reading, or enjoying a glass of red wine.
Growing up in central PA, Dani has always found the rich history and genuine splendor of Pennsylvania to be a source of pride and inspiration. Her goal is to see our founding principles of freedom and public voice preserved and empowered for years to come. Prior to joining the team at Commonwealth Partners, Dani ran an early childhood education center, where she promoted a multifaceted education for children in Harrisburg.
Secretary/Treasurer of Commonwealth Partners. Dave is Founder/Development Specialist at Springwood Hospitality in York, Pennsylvania. He is a Rotarian, Member of the York County Room Tax Grant Committee, and Committee Member of York County Young Life. He is past Board Chair of the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau, past Vice President of the Logos Academy school board, among other charitable activities.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Commonwealth Partners. David is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ellwood Group, Inc., in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, where he served as President & CEO from 1983 to 2018. He is also a board member of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and the Heinz History Center, among others.
Trustee of Commonwealth Partners. David is President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association. He is also chairman of the Pennsylvania Leadership Council and current chairman of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform. David also serves as a member of the American Enterprise Institute's Leadership Network and a member of the executive committee of the Conference of State Manufacturing Associations (COSMA), among numerous other board memberships.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Business Partner
- President of MedTec Fulfillment Solutions
Trustee of Commonwealth Partners. Deborah is President of MedTec Fulfillment Solutions and JFK Logistics Partners LLC. She also serves as Director, Engineering and Program Management of SEKO MedTec Solutions, the Healthcare Vertical Division of SEKO Worldwide. Deborah's expertise is quality systems, process improvement and program management. She grew up in Latrobe, PA and received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
A Garden State expatriate, Gina studied history and public policy and spent several years working in federal politics before fully appreciating how states can take the lead in unleashing opportunity across the country.
Outside the policy arena, Gina enjoys spending time with her husband, exploring new running trails, and playing the piano.
Trustee of Commonwealth Partners. Jeff leads the acquisition, development and operation of numerous assets and companies as managing director of Laurel Mountain Partners in Pittsburgh, PA. Jeff received a BA from Penn State, MILR from Cornell University and a JD from University of Pittsburgh, graduating magna cum laude.
Jeremy leads CP's political and policy efforts.
After spending several years in DC, working in the US Senate, he returned to Pennsylvania to fight for limited government at the state level.
As a grassroots activist-turned-lobbyist in Pennsylvania, he has fought to block harmful tax increases, provide educational opportunity for all kids, and limit the power of special interests.
Jeremy lives in central PA with his wife and three children. If you are unable to reach him, he is probably hunting, reading about some war, or teaching his kids wrestling moves (much to his wife's horror).
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- President and CEO of CHANNELLOCK
Trustee of Commonwealth Partners. Jon DeArment is President and CEO of CHANNELLOCK®, representing the fifth generation to lead this family-owned company. He also serves as the Vice President for the Hand Tools Institute Board of Directors and is a member of the Board of Governors at the Manufacturer & Business Association in Erie, PA. Jon earned a BS in Business Management from Gannon University and graduated from the Bell Leadership Institute's Masters in Leadership Program.
Job Titles:
- Board Member of the REACH Foundation
- Founder, President & CEO of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Inc.
Matthew J. Brouillette is Founder, President & CEO of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Inc., a membership organization for state and local business and community leaders, philanthropists and successful entrepreneurs, who are dedicated to improving the economic environment and educational opportunities for all Pennsylvanians.
Matt is a board member of the REACH Foundation, a Pennsylvania school choice advocacy organization, and the Joshua Group, a Harrisburg nonprofit ministry serving at-risk youth. He also served on an advisory board for the Economics Department at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Matt previously served on an advisory council of the E. G. West Centre for Market Solutions in Education at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in England, on an advisory committee for the New York City-based Atlantic Legal Foundation, and as an advisory board member for the American Academy for Liberal Education in Washington, D.C., a national organization dedicated to strengthening and promoting liberal education through accreditation and research.
Founder, President & CEO of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Inc. Matt previously served as President & CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives for 14 years before founding Commonwealth Partners in 2016. Continue reading.
Trustee of Commonwealth Partners. Mike, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Duke University School of Law, is currently Vice President and General Counsel for Peoples Natural Gas Company LLC, headquartered in Pittsburgh, and serves on the board of many local charities. Prior to his present position, Mike served as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he led efforts to expand school choice tax credit scholarship programs, privatize the liquor control system, and improve the state's business climate. Mike represented the 28th House district for nearly 20 years. He and his wife Lidia, a pediatrician, have three sons.
Trustee of Commonwealth Partners. Rick is Of Counsel to the law firm of Eckert Seamans, where he practiced civil litigation, with a focus upon pharmaceutical product liability defense. Rick was a long-time member of the firm's Executive Committee and manager of several practice groups. Rick has been active on non-profit boards, including nine years on Penn State University's Board of Trustees, where for many years he was chair of the Legal & Compliance Committee and the Legal Subcommittee, vice-chair of the Governance Committee and a member of the board's Executive Committee. Rick received his BA from Penn State, and his JD from George Washington University Law School.
Trustee of Commonwealth Partners. Rob, along with his wife and business partner Deborah Shearer, owns and leads several companies focused on Supply Chain Logistics. Rob grew up in Pittsburgh, graduated from Central Catholic High School, received a BA from Duquesne University, and did graduate work in Economic Development and Public Policy at Gannon University.