Background
Gillespie, Keith J. was born on September 18, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
Gillespie, Keith J. was born on September 18, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
Attended, Keystone Junior College, 1972. Attended, Franklin & Marshall College, 1972—1974.
Prior to entering politics, Gillespie was a paramedic at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Later, he was the director of safety, security and pre-hospital systems at Memorial Hospital. Gillespie was also a president of the York County Republican Club.
Gillespie was first elected in 2002.
He emerged victorious over seven opponents in the Grand Old Party primary with 21.5% of the vote. In November, with his Democratic opponent having dropped out, Gillespie took nearly 93% of the vote over an independent candidate.
He is also chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal/State Relations and Arts and Entertainment. Representative Gillespie graduated from Solanco High School in 1970.
He attended Keystone Junior College and Franklin and Marshall College, studying biology and business administration.
He is currently a member of the House Game and Fisheries, Intergovernmental Affairs, Professional Licensure, and Tourism and Recreational Development Committees.
Married Annette Gillespie Gillespie. Children: David, Natalie, Lauren.