Background
Gerlach, Jim was born on February 25, 1955 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, United States.
United States Representative from Pennsylvania
Gerlach, Jim was born on February 25, 1955 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor in Political Science, cum laude, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1977. Juris Doctor, Dickinson School Law, 1980.
Private practice, Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Legislation aide Pennsylvania State Senate, Harrisburg, 1978-1980, member District 44, 1995—2002. Member District 155 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1991-1994.
Member United States Congress from 6th Pennsylvania district, since 2003, founder, co-chairman Land Trust Caucus.
Board directors Brandywine Health & Wellness Foundation, Mission Educating Children with Autism. Member of Pennsylvania Bar Association, Chester County Agriculture Development Council, Lions (board directors Downingtown), Sigma Chi.
Son of Jack (Allen) and Helen (Fitzgerald) Gerlach. Married Karen Devanna, 1980. Children: Katie, Jimmy, Robby.