Michael T. Peifer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 139th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007 [1] –January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Birmelin |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Adams |
| Majority | Chairman of the House Finance Committee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jen Peifer |
| Children | 3 children |
| Residence | Greene Township,Pike County,Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Rider College |
| Occupation | Certified Public Accountant |
| Committees | House Finance Committee House Transportation Committee |
| Website | http://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]
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]