Kerry Benninghoff
Encyclopedia
Kerry Benninghoff is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 171st Legislative District
. He is the Republican Chairman of the House State Government Committee and also sits on the House Health and Human Services Committee.
in State College, Pennsylvania
, Benninghoff was appointed as Deputy Coroner of Centre County, Pennsylvania
in 1985. In 1991, when Coroner Robert Neff retired, Benninghoff was elected to the office. He was re-elected in 1995.
In 1996, when Rep. Ruth Rudy retired, Benninghoff stepped into the race to succeed her. He defeated Democrat
Keith Bierly in the general election that year and has been re-elected to each succeeding session of the House.
and attended Pennsylvania State University
. He is also a graduate of the Certified Coroners Training Program of the Pennsylvania State Police
Academy.
Benninghoff lives in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
with his wife and four children. In 2010, his daughter Ryleigh died of brain cancer at age seven.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
from the 171st Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 171
The 171st Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made up of parts of Centre County and Mifflin County. The district includes the following areas:* Centre County** College Township** Gregg Township** Harris Township** Penn Township...
. He is the Republican Chairman of the House State Government Committee and also sits on the House Health and Human Services Committee.
Career
While working as an orderly at Mount Nittany Medical CenterMount Nittany Medical Center
The Mount Nittany Medical Center is a hospital in State College, Pennsylvania. According to their website, they have an affiliation with the Penn State Hershey Medical Center...
in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, Pennsylvania
State College is the largest borough in Centre County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the principal city of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Centre County. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 42,034, and roughly double...
, Benninghoff was appointed as Deputy Coroner of Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 153,990....
in 1985. In 1991, when Coroner Robert Neff retired, Benninghoff was elected to the office. He was re-elected in 1995.
In 1996, when Rep. Ruth Rudy retired, Benninghoff stepped into the race to succeed her. He defeated Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Keith Bierly in the general election that year and has been re-elected to each succeeding session of the House.
Personal
Benninghoff graduated from State College Area High SchoolState College Area High School
State College Area High School is the only public high school in the State College Area School District. Located within walking distance of Penn State University, the school offers a wide and diverse selection of electives, and is known for its academic, athletic, and musical prominence.State High...
and attended Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
. He is also a graduate of the Certified Coroners Training Program of the Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police
The Pennsylvania State Police is the state police force of Pennsylvania, responsible for statewide law enforcement. It was founded in 1905 by order of Governor Samuel Pennypacker, in response to the private police forces used by mine and mill owners to stop worker strikes and the inability or...
Academy.
Benninghoff lives in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies about twelve miles northeast of State College and is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
with his wife and four children. In 2010, his daughter Ryleigh died of brain cancer at age seven.