Background
Fernsler, John Paul was born on December 24, 1940 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of K. Paul and Elizabeth M. (Snyder) Fernsler.
Fernsler, John Paul was born on December 24, 1940 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of K. Paul and Elizabeth M. (Snyder) Fernsler.
AB, Dickinson College, 1962; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1965.
Associate, Snyder, Balmer & Kershner, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1965-1966;
deputy attorney general, Commonweatlh of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, 1968-1970;
chief counsel, Housing and Urban Development, Pittsburgh, 1970-1981;
partner, Reed Smith Shaw & McClay, Pittsburgh, 1981-1997;
Corporate Counsel, Weis Markets, Inc., Sunbury, Pennsylvania, since 1997. Lecturer, special consultant Mortgage Bankers Association, 1985-1992. Solicitor Mount Lebanon Parking Authority, 1990-1991.
Member Mount Lebanon Commission, 1992-1996, president 1993. Board member, treasurer Medical/Rescue Team South Authority, since 1995.
Member Mount Lebanon Zoning Hearing Board, 1981-1988, secretary, 1981-1982, chairman, 1983-1988. Board directors, counsel Council for Lutheran Campus Ministry in Great Pittsburgh, 1979-1982. Chairman Mount Lebanon Republican Committee, 1990-1992.
Treasurer Medical Rescue Team South Authority Board, since 1994. Member American Bar Association (urban state and local law section county 1984-1987), Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association (real property section, chairman, 1988), American College Real Estate Lawyers (elected), Rivers Club.
Married Christine Joan Chester, July 31, 1965. Children: Euan, Scott.