Rob Bresnahan
U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District
Born and raised in the Wyoming Valley, Rob Bresnahan Jr. understands the values and traditions of Northeastern Pennsylvania. His childhood was split between school, hockey, golf, and helping in his family’s electrical contracting business. After earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Scranton, he stepped into a leadership role and became the company’s Chief Executive Officer in 2013.
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Born and raised in the Wyoming Valley, Rob Bresnahan Jr. understands the values and traditions of Northeastern Pennsylvania. His childhood was split between school, hockey, golf, and helping in his family’s electrical contracting business. After earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Scranton, he stepped into a leadership role and became the company’s Chief Executive Officer in 2013.
As CEO of Kuharchik Construction, Rob grew the company to more than 150 employees and expanded its capabilities in power distribution and intelligent transportation systems. Under his leadership, the company proudly employed union labor and played a critical role in restoring power after natural disasters across the United States, including hurricanes, floods, and severe winter storms.
In addition to leading Kuharchik Construction, Rob founded a real estate development group focused on revitalizing and repurposing buildings for small businesses and housing throughout NEPA. In 2018, he was recognized by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal as one of its 20 Under 40 Best and Brightest in Business.
Rob’s commitment to his community extends far beyond business. He has served as President of the Luzerne County SPCA and held board positions with the Catholic Youth Center, Junior Achievement, Forty Fort Cemetery Association, the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Luzerne County Industrial Development Authority, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He also completed a marathon to raise funds for pediatric services at a regional healthcare nonprofit, combining his passion for fitness with his dedication to giving back.
Before coming to Congress, Rob served as Chairman of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee, was a Trustee for the IBEW 163 Health, Wellness, and Annuity Funds, and acted as Treasurer for tecBridge, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurship and innovation across the region.
Elected to the 119th Congress as the representative for Pennsylvania’s 8th District, Rob serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. He also serves on both the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Small Business.
In his first eight months in office, Rob has introduced 10 bills and cosponsored 94 others, focusing on strengthening the local economy, expanding access to affordable healthcare, supporting family farmers, and advancing bipartisan solutions that put people before politics. He has championed initiatives to improve infrastructure, invest in workforce training, and support veterans and military families.
Rob is an active member of several caucuses including the Problem Solvers Caucus, Build America Caucus, Modern Agriculture Caucus, Congressional Apprenticeship Caucus, Aviation Safety Caucus, and Fentanyl Prevention Caucus.
Outside of Washington, Rob enjoys life at home in Northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife Chelsea and their playful gray cat Blue. A licensed helicopter pilot, Rob often takes to the skies, combining his fascination with aviation and his love of adventure.
As CEO of Kuharchik Construction, Rob grew the company to more than 150 employees and expanded its capabilities in power distribution and intelligent transportation systems. Under his leadership, the company proudly employed union labor and played a critical role in restoring power after natural disasters across the United States, including hurricanes, floods, and severe winter storms.
In addition to leading Kuharchik Construction, Rob founded a real estate development group focused on revitalizing and repurposing buildings for small businesses and housing throughout NEPA. In 2018, he was recognized by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal as one of its 20 Under 40 Best and Brightest in Business.
Rob’s commitment to his community extends far beyond business. He has served as President of the Luzerne County SPCA and held board positions with the Catholic Youth Center, Junior Achievement, Forty Fort Cemetery Association, the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Luzerne County Industrial Development Authority, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He also completed a marathon to raise funds for pediatric services at a regional healthcare nonprofit, combining his passion for fitness with his dedication to giving back.
Before coming to Congress, Rob served as Chairman of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee, was a Trustee for the IBEW 163 Health, Wellness, and Annuity Funds, and acted as Treasurer for tecBridge, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurship and innovation across the region.
Elected to the 119th Congress as the representative for Pennsylvania’s 8th District, Rob serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. He also serves on both the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Small Business.
In his first eight months in office, Rob has introduced 10 bills and cosponsored 94 others, focusing on strengthening the local economy, expanding access to affordable healthcare, supporting family farmers, and advancing bipartisan solutions that put people before politics. He has championed initiatives to improve infrastructure, invest in workforce training, and support veterans and military families.
Rob is an active member of several caucuses including the Problem Solvers Caucus, Build America Caucus, Modern Agriculture Caucus, Congressional Apprenticeship Caucus, Aviation Safety Caucus, and Fentanyl Prevention Caucus.
Outside of Washington, Rob enjoys life at home in Northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife Chelsea and their playful gray cat Blue. A licensed helicopter pilot, Rob often takes to the skies, combining his fascination with aviation and his love of adventure.
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Ryan Mackenzie
United States Representative
Nine generations ago, Ryan’s first ancestor settled in our area and fought in the Northampton County Militia during the Revolutionary War. Through the years, his family’s commitment to service has continued on…with family members helping build companies like Hercules Cement, serving our nation in both World Wars, and serving here at home in professions like teaching and nursing.
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Nine generations ago, Ryan’s first ancestor settled in our area and fought in the Northampton County Militia during the Revolutionary War. Through the years, his family’s commitment to service has continued on…with family members helping build companies like Hercules Cement, serving our nation in both World Wars, and serving here at home in professions like teaching and nursing.
Ryan has continued that commitment to serving others in his own life as our U.S. Congressman and as a State Representative before that – standing strong for local residents and the people of Pennsylvania.
In Congress, Ryan is keeping his promise to the people of the 7th Congressional District by supporting policies that grow our economy, protect taxpayers, address affordability, address illegal immigration, improve our nation’s safety, and preserve services for those who truly need them. Today, he serves on three committees in the U.S. House: Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security. He also serves as Chairman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee and as a member of several other subcommittees relating to education, counterterrorism, international relations, and more.
Of course, getting results for us in Washington is just a continuation of Ryan’s proven record of public service as a State Representative. In that role, he brought people together and passed bipartisan initiatives into law. Ryan’s accomplishments as State Representative include ensuring our first responders receive the recognition and support they deserve, reforming our tax system to help grow our economy, ensuring fiscal discipline to protect taxpayers, improving maternal healthcare and healthcare related to strokes, and much more.
Most importantly, Ryan truly understands the concerns of 7th District residents.
A local guy who graduated from Parkland High School near the top of his class, he then received his undergraduate degree, with honors, in Finance and International Business from New York University, and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Long involved in several charities and nonprofit organizations in our community, Ryan served on the executive council of the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, the board of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the boards of other non-profits that provide affordable housing for seniors and helped individuals with special needs.
Ryan and his wife, Chloe, live in Lower Macungie Township with their son, Leo, newborn daughter, Celine, and rescue hound dog, Ruckus.
Ryan has continued that commitment to serving others in his own life as our U.S. Congressman and as a State Representative before that – standing strong for local residents and the people of Pennsylvania.
In Congress, Ryan is keeping his promise to the people of the 7th Congressional District by supporting policies that grow our economy, protect taxpayers, address affordability, address illegal immigration, improve our nation’s safety, and preserve services for those who truly need them. Today, he serves on three committees in the U.S. House: Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security. He also serves as Chairman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee and as a member of several other subcommittees relating to education, counterterrorism, international relations, and more.
Of course, getting results for us in Washington is just a continuation of Ryan’s proven record of public service as a State Representative. In that role, he brought people together and passed bipartisan initiatives into law. Ryan’s accomplishments as State Representative include ensuring our first responders receive the recognition and support they deserve, reforming our tax system to help grow our economy, ensuring fiscal discipline to protect taxpayers, improving maternal healthcare and healthcare related to strokes, and much more.
Most importantly, Ryan truly understands the concerns of 7th District residents.
A local guy who graduated from Parkland High School near the top of his class, he then received his undergraduate degree, with honors, in Finance and International Business from New York University, and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Long involved in several charities and nonprofit organizations in our community, Ryan served on the executive council of the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, the board of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the boards of other non-profits that provide affordable housing for seniors and helped individuals with special needs.
Ryan and his wife, Chloe, live in Lower Macungie Township with their son, Leo, newborn daughter, Celine, and rescue hound dog, Ruckus.
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Stacy Garrity
Pennsylvania Governor
Retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, businesswoman, and our Commonwealth’s 78th Treasurer, Stacy Garrity has lived a life of service to her nation, her Commonwealth, and her community.
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Retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, businesswoman, and our Commonwealth’s 78th Treasurer, Stacy Garrity has lived a life of service to her nation, her Commonwealth, and her community.
In uniform, Stacy rose to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, serving three deployments in defense of our nation—from Operation Desert Storm to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
While prisoner abuse scandals raged, it was Stacy Garrity who emerged as a national leader in managing internment camps for enemy combatants, keeping the camp secure and American troops safe without a single complaint of abuse from Iraqi soldiers interned on her watch. Stacy was twice awarded the Bronze Star and received the Legion of Merit, being hailed as the “Angel of the Desert” for her service.
At home, Stacy Garrity emerged as a groundbreaking Pennsylvania business leader, rising from accountant at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. to becoming one of the first two female vice presidents at the company.
Now, as our Commonwealth’s Treasurer, Stacy has focused on cutting waste, eliminating taxpayer abuse, and bringing transparency to Pennsylvania’s government. She understands firsthand the challenges hardworking Pennsylvania families face and brings the same common sense people use to manage their own finances to the Treasurer’s Office.
Stacy works every day to protect more than $170 billion in state assets, serving as a fiscal watchdog for programs like Pennsylvania’s 529 College & Career Savings Program, where account holders have saved nearly $17 million on her watch. For her leadership in spearheading the PA ABLE Savings Program for individuals with disabilities, Stacy was elected the inaugural Chair of the national ABLE Savings Plans Network by her fellow state treasurers.
Stacy’s work as Treasurer has directly touched the lives of millions of Pennsylvania families, with more than $1 billion in unclaimed property returned to rightful owners and nearly $10 million returned to taxpayers through the Treasury’s Money Match program. Each year, the Treasury saves Pennsylvania taxpayers nearly $50 million by identifying overpayments and duplicate payments to the Commonwealth. As a veteran, Stacy is also focused on returning military decorations safeguarded in the Treasury’s vault, having returned more than 450 decorations to veterans or their families, including 11 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars.
Now, Stacy Garrity is running for Governor to continue her service to Pennsylvania as our Commonwealth’s 49th Governor. She will apply the lessons learned and experiences gained as a successful businesswoman, soldier, and public servant to make Pennsylvania the Keystone State to grow a business and raise a family.
For all that Stacy has accomplished, she has never forgotten where she came from. A native of Bradford County, Stacy is a graduate of Sayre High School and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, later receiving a certificate from the Cornell University Business Management Institute. She serves on the board of the Bradford County United Way and is a trustee of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Above all, Stacy is most proud to be the wife of her husband Daniel and a faithful member of the Christian Life Church.
In uniform, Stacy rose to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, serving three deployments in defense of our nation—from Operation Desert Storm to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
While prisoner abuse scandals raged, it was Stacy Garrity who emerged as a national leader in managing internment camps for enemy combatants, keeping the camp secure and American troops safe without a single complaint of abuse from Iraqi soldiers interned on her watch. Stacy was twice awarded the Bronze Star and received the Legion of Merit, being hailed as the “Angel of the Desert” for her service.
At home, Stacy Garrity emerged as a groundbreaking Pennsylvania business leader, rising from accountant at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. to becoming one of the first two female vice presidents at the company.
Now, as our Commonwealth’s Treasurer, Stacy has focused on cutting waste, eliminating taxpayer abuse, and bringing transparency to Pennsylvania’s government. She understands firsthand the challenges hardworking Pennsylvania families face and brings the same common sense people use to manage their own finances to the Treasurer’s Office.
Stacy works every day to protect more than $170 billion in state assets, serving as a fiscal watchdog for programs like Pennsylvania’s 529 College & Career Savings Program, where account holders have saved nearly $17 million on her watch. For her leadership in spearheading the PA ABLE Savings Program for individuals with disabilities, Stacy was elected the inaugural Chair of the national ABLE Savings Plans Network by her fellow state treasurers.
Stacy’s work as Treasurer has directly touched the lives of millions of Pennsylvania families, with more than $1 billion in unclaimed property returned to rightful owners and nearly $10 million returned to taxpayers through the Treasury’s Money Match program. Each year, the Treasury saves Pennsylvania taxpayers nearly $50 million by identifying overpayments and duplicate payments to the Commonwealth. As a veteran, Stacy is also focused on returning military decorations safeguarded in the Treasury’s vault, having returned more than 450 decorations to veterans or their families, including 11 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars.
Now, Stacy Garrity is running for Governor to continue her service to Pennsylvania as our Commonwealth’s 49th Governor. She will apply the lessons learned and experiences gained as a successful businesswoman, soldier, and public servant to make Pennsylvania the Keystone State to grow a business and raise a family.
For all that Stacy has accomplished, she has never forgotten where she came from. A native of Bradford County, Stacy is a graduate of Sayre High School and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, later receiving a certificate from the Cornell University Business Management Institute. She serves on the board of the Bradford County United Way and is a trustee of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Above all, Stacy is most proud to be the wife of her husband Daniel and a faithful member of the Christian Life Church.
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Rosemary Brown
Pennsylvania State Senator 40th District
Sen. Rosemary M. Brown was elected to the Senate of Pennsylvania in November of 2022 after serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six terms. Brown represents the 40th Senatorial District, which includes Lackawanna, Monroe and Wayne counties.
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Sen. Rosemary M. Brown was elected to the Senate of Pennsylvania in November of 2022 after serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six terms. Brown represents the 40th Senatorial District, which includes Lackawanna, Monroe and Wayne counties.
Brown is known as an accessible, hard-working and common-sense problem-solver. She has successfully passed several laws – all with bipartisan support – throughout her service in the legislature. She initiated laws to address the excessive prescription of opioids, expand financial literacy in schools, establish protections for residents in private communities, establish free tick testing for Pennsylvanians, reduce distracted driving, and more.
In 2024 alone, Brown successfully advocated and brought more than $38 million in state grants back to her district. In the past year, she has prime-sponsored and initiated 35 legislative proposals and enacted 6 laws with broad bipartisan support. You can view them here.
Brown founded and co-chairs the Senate’s first Mental Health Caucus, tasked with researching the issues surrounding the mental health crisis and establishing policy to address the concerns.
Brown is the Chair of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, as well as the Vice Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee. She has also been appointed to the Governor’s Commission on Women, The Gino Merli Veterans Advisory Council, and the Local Government Commission.
Other committee assignments include the Appropriations, Judiciary, Labor and Industry, Transportation, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committees.
A longtime Pocono resident, Brown is a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Scranton.
Prior to public service, she worked in the private sector. Her business career began in an executive management training program with Macy’s. Brown then continued working as an executive sales manager and assistant buyer with Macy’s. She was recruited to manage the shoe division of the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in Manhattan and then returned to Pennsylvania as a Divisional Manager for Bon Ton. She transferred her business skills into the field of pharmaceutical sales in primary care, hospital, and specialty sales.
Brown is a member of St. John’s Parish in East Stroudsburg. She has been happily married to her high school sweetheart, Joe, since 1994. Together, they have three children: Kennedy, Carter, and Reagan.
Brown is known as an accessible, hard-working and common-sense problem-solver. She has successfully passed several laws – all with bipartisan support – throughout her service in the legislature. She initiated laws to address the excessive prescription of opioids, expand financial literacy in schools, establish protections for residents in private communities, establish free tick testing for Pennsylvanians, reduce distracted driving, and more.
In 2024 alone, Brown successfully advocated and brought more than $38 million in state grants back to her district. In the past year, she has prime-sponsored and initiated 35 legislative proposals and enacted 6 laws with broad bipartisan support. You can view them here.
Brown founded and co-chairs the Senate’s first Mental Health Caucus, tasked with researching the issues surrounding the mental health crisis and establishing policy to address the concerns.
Brown is the Chair of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, as well as the Vice Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee. She has also been appointed to the Governor’s Commission on Women, The Gino Merli Veterans Advisory Council, and the Local Government Commission.
Other committee assignments include the Appropriations, Judiciary, Labor and Industry, Transportation, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committees.
A longtime Pocono resident, Brown is a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Scranton.
Prior to public service, she worked in the private sector. Her business career began in an executive management training program with Macy’s. Brown then continued working as an executive sales manager and assistant buyer with Macy’s. She was recruited to manage the shoe division of the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in Manhattan and then returned to Pennsylvania as a Divisional Manager for Bon Ton. She transferred her business skills into the field of pharmaceutical sales in primary care, hospital, and specialty sales.
Brown is a member of St. John’s Parish in East Stroudsburg. She has been happily married to her high school sweetheart, Joe, since 1994. Together, they have three children: Kennedy, Carter, and Reagan.
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Jack Rader
Pennsylvania State Representative 176th District
Jack Rader Jr. was first elected in 2014 to represent Monroe County’s 176th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He is now serving in his sixth term. During the 2025-26 Legislative Session, Jack has been appointed to serve as Republican chair of the House Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee.
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Jack Rader Jr. was first elected in 2014 to represent Monroe County’s 176th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He is now serving in his sixth term. During the 2025-26 Legislative Session, Jack has been appointed to serve as Republican chair of the House Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee.
Jack’s legislative priorities include job creation and economic growth, in addition to addressing the school property tax issue.
During his House tenure Jack has been the prime sponsor of five bills that have become law, including:
Act 101 of 2018, which grants municipalities an exemption from establishing a leaf waste collection program provided they meet a population density threshold.
Act 57 of 2019, which allows the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to transfer up to 75 restaurant liquor licenses that it holds from counties with a surplus of them to counties where they are needed for tourism development projects.
Act 15 of 2022, which allows a local government that imposes a tax for preserving and maintaining land for open space to use 25% of the tax revenue for maintenance of open space land.
Act 53 of 2022, which provides an exemption from the state Inheritance Tax for property that is transferred from the estate of a military member who has died because of an injury or illness suffered while on active duty.
Act 101 of 2022, which clarifies that a person cannot be denied admission to a public or private treatment and rehabilitative facility based solely on a negative drug test.
Prior to his election, Jack served 28 years on the Jackson Township board of supervisors in Monroe County, including 20 years as chairman. In addition, he served as Pocono-Jackson Water Authority chairman, Monroe County Council of Government vice president, Hamilton/Jackson/Pocono Park and Open Space Commission chairman, and Chestnuthill/Jackson/Eldred/Ross/Polk Regional Planning Board vice chairman. Jack is also a past president of the Monroe County Township Officials’ Board.
Jack’s business background includes more than three decades as manager and vice president of Mountain Springs Resort, located in Reeders. The company has been owned by his family for more than a half-century.
Jack is a graduate of Pocono Mountain High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Susquehanna University.
Jack lives in Reeders with his wife, Susan. They are proud parents of four children and have seven grandchildren.
Jack’s legislative priorities include job creation and economic growth, in addition to addressing the school property tax issue.
During his House tenure Jack has been the prime sponsor of five bills that have become law, including:
Act 101 of 2018, which grants municipalities an exemption from establishing a leaf waste collection program provided they meet a population density threshold.
Act 57 of 2019, which allows the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to transfer up to 75 restaurant liquor licenses that it holds from counties with a surplus of them to counties where they are needed for tourism development projects.
Act 15 of 2022, which allows a local government that imposes a tax for preserving and maintaining land for open space to use 25% of the tax revenue for maintenance of open space land.
Act 53 of 2022, which provides an exemption from the state Inheritance Tax for property that is transferred from the estate of a military member who has died because of an injury or illness suffered while on active duty.
Act 101 of 2022, which clarifies that a person cannot be denied admission to a public or private treatment and rehabilitative facility based solely on a negative drug test.
Prior to his election, Jack served 28 years on the Jackson Township board of supervisors in Monroe County, including 20 years as chairman. In addition, he served as Pocono-Jackson Water Authority chairman, Monroe County Council of Government vice president, Hamilton/Jackson/Pocono Park and Open Space Commission chairman, and Chestnuthill/Jackson/Eldred/Ross/Polk Regional Planning Board vice chairman. Jack is also a past president of the Monroe County Township Officials’ Board.
Jack’s business background includes more than three decades as manager and vice president of Mountain Springs Resort, located in Reeders. The company has been owned by his family for more than a half-century.
Jack is a graduate of Pocono Mountain High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Susquehanna University.
Jack lives in Reeders with his wife, Susan. They are proud parents of four children and have seven grandchildren.
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Danica Hartenfels
State Representative 189th District
With over 15 years of experience working with top organizations around the world, her expertise includes strategic planning, organizational development, and helping teams achieve their goals.
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Born in East Stroudsburg and raised in Pike County’s Delaware Township, Danica comes from a family deeply rooted in the region. Her father, a Navy veteran who worked for decades as a local printer and at Dingmans Bridge, and her mother, a longtime Monroe County legal secretary, instilled in her the values of hard work, service, and community. Her family’s ties run back generations, including a grandfather who was a well-known builder in Dingmans Ferry.
After high school, Danica began her career with PennDOT in Pike County, working as a flagger and office assistant while pursuing her college education. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1997 with a degree in Hospitality Management and has lived in Monroe County since 2004, where she and her family call Smithfield Township home.
With more than 25 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Danica has established herself as a respected industry leader. She spent two decades in corporate roles at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, where she partnered closely with C-suite executives and led strategic initiatives at the executive level. Building on that experience, she founded DB Hart Hospitality Consulting, advising clients ranging from local builders such as DDB Construction to global hospitality brands including Accor’s Fairmont and Raffles, as well as Lanyard Stays.
Danica is also the owner of Wick It Candle Bar, a creative, community-focused business offering eco-friendly candles, diffusers, and curated event experiences. The venture reflects her entrepreneurial drive, commitment to sustainability, and passion for creating meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Known not only for her business leadership but also for her dedication to community service, Danica is actively involved with numerous organizations, including:
Rotary International
ESU Alumni Association (Vice President; Golf Committee Co-Chair; HRTM Board)
Chamber of Commerce & Women in Business Committee
Meals on Wheels
Family Promise (Board Director)
Labor of Love Basketball League
LPGA golf initiatives
Co-Founder of Pocono Leads
Lehigh Valley–Pocono Jefferson Ladies Auxiliary
Her work has earned significant recognition, including Citizen of the Year from the Boy Scouts of America (2025), Erin Resilience LLC Entrepreneur of the Year (2025), Pocono Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year (2024), and the Pocono Chamber of Commerce Tiny but Mighty Business Award (2024). In 2025, she was also nominated for the Business Leader of the Year award by the Pocono Chamber of Commerce.
Beyond her professional and civic accomplishments, Danica is most proud of her family. Her children are graduates of the East Stroudsburg Area School District. Her daughter is a dual-sport athlete at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, and her son serves the community at the Monroe County 911 Control Center, while his wife works for Middle Smithfield Township. Their son—Danica’s grandson—is the newest and most cherished addition to the family. Rounding out the household is their beloved dog, Harper, who keeps everyone active and smiling.
After high school, Danica began her career with PennDOT in Pike County, working as a flagger and office assistant while pursuing her college education. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1997 with a degree in Hospitality Management and has lived in Monroe County since 2004, where she and her family call Smithfield Township home.
With more than 25 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Danica has established herself as a respected industry leader. She spent two decades in corporate roles at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, where she partnered closely with C-suite executives and led strategic initiatives at the executive level. Building on that experience, she founded DB Hart Hospitality Consulting, advising clients ranging from local builders such as DDB Construction to global hospitality brands including Accor’s Fairmont and Raffles, as well as Lanyard Stays.
Danica is also the owner of Wick It Candle Bar, a creative, community-focused business offering eco-friendly candles, diffusers, and curated event experiences. The venture reflects her entrepreneurial drive, commitment to sustainability, and passion for creating meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Known not only for her business leadership but also for her dedication to community service, Danica is actively involved with numerous organizations, including:
Rotary International
ESU Alumni Association (Vice President; Golf Committee Co-Chair; HRTM Board)
Chamber of Commerce & Women in Business Committee
Meals on Wheels
Family Promise (Board Director)
Labor of Love Basketball League
LPGA golf initiatives
Co-Founder of Pocono Leads
Lehigh Valley–Pocono Jefferson Ladies Auxiliary
Her work has earned significant recognition, including Citizen of the Year from the Boy Scouts of America (2025), Erin Resilience LLC Entrepreneur of the Year (2025), Pocono Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year (2024), and the Pocono Chamber of Commerce Tiny but Mighty Business Award (2024). In 2025, she was also nominated for the Business Leader of the Year award by the Pocono Chamber of Commerce.
Beyond her professional and civic accomplishments, Danica is most proud of her family. Her children are graduates of the East Stroudsburg Area School District. Her daughter is a dual-sport athlete at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, and her son serves the community at the Monroe County 911 Control Center, while his wife works for Middle Smithfield Township. Their son—Danica’s grandson—is the newest and most cherished addition to the family. Rounding out the household is their beloved dog, Harper, who keeps everyone active and smiling.
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