Michael Peifer

Michael T. Peifer
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 139th district
In office
January 2, 2007[1] – January 3, 2023
Preceded byJerry Birmelin
Succeeded byJoseph Adams
MajorityChairman of the House Finance Committee
Personal details
Born1968 (age 55–56)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJen Peifer
Children3 children
ResidenceGreene Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania
Alma materRider College
OccupationCertified Public Accountant
CommitteesHouse Finance Committee House Transportation Committee
Websitehttp://reppeifer.com

Michael T. "Mike" Peifer (born 1968) is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 139th legislative district from 2006 to 2023.[2][3]

Biography

Prior to elective office, Peifer attended Wallenpaupack Area High School.[4] He attended Rider College on a baseball scholarship and earned a degree in accounting.[4] Peifer worked for Price Waterhouse LLP, eventually rising to the level of a senior tax consultant as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1995, Peifer opened his own accounting and tax firm in his hometown of Greentown, Pennsylvania.[4] Peifer served as Pike County treasurer from 1999 through 2006.[5]

As a state representative, served on the board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency from 2011 through 2022, including as the board's chair in 2017-2020 and 2022. Peifer also served as a deputy whip for the House Republican Caucus during the 2015-16 session.[6]

Peifer did not seek reelection to the Pennsylvania State House in 2022. After leaving office, Peifer joined Novak Strategic Advisors as a Senior Advisor in February 2023.[7]

References

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2 January 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  2. ^ "PEIFER, Michael T." (PDF). Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2014.
  3. ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 27 November 2008. Retrieved 9 January 2009.
  4. ^ a b c "Biography". State Representative Mike Peifer. Archived from the original on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
  5. ^ "Representative Michael T. Peifer (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 9 January 2009.
  6. ^ "Michael T. Peifer". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Former State Rep. Mike Peifer Joins Novak Strategic Advisors". Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.