Elected Officials

Jacob Wyland is seeking his first term as School Director. He was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh. He is part of a large extended family that taught him the meaning of hard work, the values of loyalty and commitment, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College, with a major in Political Science, Mr. Wyland went to work in project management… [Continue Reading]

Valerie Fleisher is seeking her first term as School Director. She is a nonprofit leader with almost two decades of experience in the arts, higher education, and community development. She has an extensive background in board governance, nonprofit budgeting and finance, grant and contract management, human resources, and facilities management. Valerie has a deep sense of public service and is a dedicated school and community volunteer, serving as Chair of the Spelling Bee at Howe,… [Continue Reading]

Dr. Justin Hackett is seeking his first term as School Director. When Justin and his family moved to the area in 2013, they were drawn to Mt. Lebanon because of the exceptional schools. He has since committed himself to the community as a youth sports coach, board member for the Mt. Lebanon Soccer Association and a private instructor for percussion instruments. Justin also plays regularly in venues around the city with several bands. Dr. Hackett… [Continue Reading]

Sarah Olbrich is seeking her second term as School Director and is currently Vice President of the Board. She has served on the Policy Committee of the Board for three years, and assisted with the development of the new District Strategic Plan. She is Yearbook Coordinator for the Jefferson Elementary PTA and has previously been a volunteer Homeroom Coordinator. She has previously served on the Parents’ Advisory Council at Magee Hospital NICU. In her professional… [Continue Reading]

Joe Senko’s experience spans more than 40 years as a Certified Public Accountant, Financial Planner, and Director of corporate, municipal, and nonprofit boards. That experience enabled him to collect more than $75,000 in delinquent real estate taxes during his first term as Mt. Lebanon Treasurer. It is that same spirit he plans to bring back to the office of treasurer, in an effort to continue making the office more efficient and more fiscally responsible. Joe Senko earned his Bachelor’s degree… [Continue Reading]

Allegheny County Councilperson, At-Large, Bethany Hallam is a native Pittsburgher. She graduated from North Hills High School in 2008, and from Duquesne University in 2012 with a B.A. in Public Relations and Spanish. She has been a vocal supporter of all varieties of criminal legal reform since long before she was elected to office. During her ten-year battle with Substance Use Disorder, she had multiple run-ins with law enforcement that resulted in dozens of summary… [Continue Reading]

Tom Duerr was elected to Allegheny County Council in November of 2019. A lifelong resident of Bethel Park, Tom graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2013 and then attended Penn State University, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation at the Smeal College of Business and minoring in Film Studies. Since coming back to the region, he has led voter outreach efforts during electoral wins in the last three election cycles in Washington, Greene, Beaver… [Continue Reading]

Bob Casey believes that public service is a privilege and that he was elected to fight for Pennsylvania priorities and Pennsylvania values. He is working to foster financial security for American families, improve the lives of our children, increase opportunities for the middle class and protect our national security interests. Banner BREW ActAs a member of the Finance Committee, Senator Casey has made it his top priority to create Pennsylvania jobs and grow the U.S…. [Continue Reading]

Tom grew up in a small south central Pennsylvania town and still lives in the house he was brought home to from the hospital. Tom graduated from Dartmouth (BA), the University of London (MA) and M.I.T. (PhD), and during his studies, he joined the Peace Corps. While serving in the Peace Corps, Tom worked on agricultural and irrigation projects for two years in a small rural village in India. While in school, Tom met Frances… [Continue Reading]

Pennsylvania born and raised, John was born to teenage parents who were just starting out on their own. At the time, his father worked nights to put himself through college. John grew up in York, and later followed in his father’s footsteps to Albright College, where he played offensive tackle for the Lions. At 23, John joined up with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and threw himself into the program, mentoring his ‘little’ – an 8-year-old boy… [Continue Reading]