May 9, 2025, Washington, D.C. – Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) recognized the regional commission members who recommended U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal candidates to fill vacancies in the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania. The commissions were established and chairs appointed earlier this year to ensure the highest quality candidates were chosen to serve Pennsylvanians.
“Pennsylvanians deserve to have outstanding U.S. Attorneys and Marshals working for them to uphold the rule of law, prosecute criminals, and keep our communities safe,” Senator McCormick said. “I want to thank the chairs of each commission – Andy, David, and Lori – for their leadership, as well as the commission members from across PA, for their time and expertise. I’m confident that the guidance from these commissions will help me recommend exceptional candidates who are prepared to serve and protect all Pennsylvanians.”
The commissions worked over the last several months to vet applicants and make final recommendations to Senator McCormick, which his office will review in the coming weeks before making final recommendations to the Administration.
Eastern District – Chair: Andy Reilly, Delaware County
Of Counsel, Stevens & Lee
- Crystal Clark, Lancaster County
General Counsel, State Senate Republicans - Joseph Cullen, Bucks County
Shareholder, Stark & Stark - Joel Frank, Chester County
Partner, Lamb McErlane - Michael Heller, Montgomery County
Executive Chairman and CEO, Cozen O’Connor - Jim Martin, Lehigh County
Former District Attorney, Lehigh County - Albert Mezzarroba, Montgomery County
Of Counsel, Genova Burns LLC - Joe Regan, Montgomery County
FOP State Lodge, President - James Schultz, Philadelphia County
Head of Public Policy, Scientific Games
Middle District – Chair: David Freed, Cumberland County
Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, West Shore Home
- Robert DeSousa, Dauphin County
Attorney, Eckert Seamans - Kate Klunk, York County
State Representative, Pennsylvania - Megan Martin, Cumberland County
Commonwealth Foundation - Mike Regan, Cumberland County
Former State Senator & US Marshal (Middle District) - Michael Sprow, Dauphin County
First Assistant District Attorney, Dauphin County - Brian Sinnett, Adams County
District Attorney, Adams County
Western District – Chair: Lori Hardiman, Allegheny County
Vice President & General Counsel, The First City Company
- David Berardinelli, Allegheny County
Partner, DeForest, Koscelnik & Berardinelli - Jim Foreman, Blair County
Partner/Director, Pro-Care - Heather Heidelbaugh, Allegheny County
Partner, Leech Tishman - Dick Jewell, Allegheny County
Director, Berkley Research Group - Art Stroyd, Allegheny County
Partner, Del Sole, Cavanaugh & Stroyd - Nicole Ziccarelli, Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County District Attorney - Jeff Kendall, Allegheny County
Managing Director Laurel Mountain Partner
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