Registered Democrat – have never missed voting in an election – primary or general- since I became eligible to vote in 1976.

Age 49

Married to Kathleen (Miller) Smerbeck 24 years.

Resident of Somerset 1987-present
Resident of Meyersdale 1984-1987

BA English from Duquesne University 1980

Member of St Peter’s Church in Somerset - serve as a lector and CCD Confirmation Retreat presenter.

Educator – 23 years at Meyersdale Area High School, teaches English and journalism
County Highlights advisor for 15 years

President or President-elect of the Meyersdale Area Education Association 15 of 23 years at Meyersdale.

President – Somerset County Coordinating Council – a group representing all teachers in Somerset County 17 years.

President – Cambria/Bedford/Somerset Coordinating Council – a group representing all teachers in Cambria, Bedford, and Somerset Counties – 12 years

Member of the State Legislative Committee 4 years

Member of Johnstown Tribune-Democrat’s Reader Advisory Panel

Chief negotiator or negotiating team member successfully settling last six contracts between Meyersdale Teachers and the Meyersdale Area School Board without any labor stoppage.