Biography
Rich Irvin, born on July 7, 1971, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 81st Legislative District since 2015. Prior to his election to the state legislature, he served as the Huntingdon County Treasurer for 18 years. Irvin is known for his conservative stance, advocating for pro-life policies, Second Amendment rights, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and educational reforms aimed at maximizing each child's academic potential. He resides in Spruce Creek Township with his wife, Jaime, and their four children: Brent, Emma, Bruce, and James.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Graduated from Juniata Valley High School in 1989.
- Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1994.
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Political Experience:
- Served as Huntingdon County Treasurer from 1996 to 2014.
- Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014; re-elected in subsequent terms.
- Currently serves as the Republican chairman of the House Housing and Community Development Committee.
- Member of the House committees on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Insurance, Labor and Industry, and Local Government.
- Active in community service, including roles as a longtime member and past president of the Huntingdon County United Way and board member of the Center for Community Action, serving Huntingdon, Bedford, and Fulton counties.
