Background
Gordner, John R. was born on January 5, 1962 in Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Carol L. and Shirley Kishbaugh Gordner.
Gordner, John R. was born on January 5, 1962 in Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Carol L. and Shirley Kishbaugh Gordner.
Bachelor, Dickinson College, 1983; Juris Doctor, Dickinson School Law, 1987.
He currently serves in the Pennsylvania State Senate and represents the 27th senatorial district. His district includes all of Montour County, Snyder County, Northumberland County, Columbia County and parts of Dauphin County and Luzerne County
Gordner earned a Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law and has served as a practicing attorney. Gordner was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1992 and served 11 years in that body.
He earned his current position in a special election in 2003, succeeding Editor Helfrick, who abruptly retired from the Senate earlier that year.
Gordon is well-versed in the history, architecture and art of the Pennsylvania State Capital And Capital Complex Building. He currently serves as Chairman of the Capital Presevation Committee, and is working to keep the capital in prime condition and continuing the work of his two predecessors.
Special master Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging, Pennsylvania. Assistant solicitorColumbia County Children and Youth Superior vena cava syndrome, Pennsylvania. Assistant public defender Columbia County.
State representative district 109 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, since 1993, member aging and youth, agriculture and rural affairs, business and economics development, majority policy committees, since 1993. Fund drive campaign chairman Berwick Area United Way, since 1990. Past vice president Berwick chapter American Red Cross.
Member Rotary, Junior Chamber of Commerce (president Berwick chapter 1988-1989), Delta Theta Phi.
Married Lori D. Lindenmuth. Children: Allison, Cole.
