13 Facts About Rob Wonderling

Robert C Wonderling was born on December 22,1961 and was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represented the 24th District from 2003 to 2009.

Rob Wonderling resigned his seat on July 28,2009, to become president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.

Rob Wonderling serves as chairman of the CEO Council for Growth, the governing board of Select Greater Philadelphia.

Previously, Rob Wonderling worked for Bentley Systems and Allentown-based Air Products and Chemicals.

From 2002 to 2009, Rob Wonderling served in the Pennsylvania State Senate, where he first served as chairman of the Communications and Technology Committee and then as chairman of the Transportation Committee.

Rob Wonderling served in the executive branch of state government in the Ridge Administration as Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

Rob Wonderling recently served on the Philadelphia School Reform Commission Search Committee for a new superintendent of schools and currently serves as the chair of the Pennsylvania Governor's Commission on post-secondary education.

In 2002, Rob Wonderling received the GOP nomination to run for retiring Ed Holl's Senate seat.

Andy Lewis decided not to run and, after Rob Wonderling won the nomination, Drew formed a group called "Republicans for Maza" to support the Democratic nominee Jim Maza.

Rob Wonderling served on the Aging and Youth, Public Health and Welfare, and Rules and Executive Nominations Committees.

Rob Wonderling hosted an annual charity event in Montgomery County called "Wonder Wing" which included a contest for the best chicken wing recipe in the area.

Rob Wonderling resigned from his Senate seat on August 1,2009, to become president of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.

Rob Wonderling has served on the board of trustees of Ursinus College since 2014.