Staff

Lee Derr

Lee Derr is Director of the Local Government Committee and Counsel in Senator Eichelberger’s Harrisburg Office. A Penn State graduate, Lee also holds a law degree from Pepperdine University. He joined the Pennsylvania Senate after nine years of private practice in several legal areas, including civil litigation and real estate. Lee and his wife Jane live near Carlisle in an 1880’s farmhouse they restored.

Jennifer Holmberg

Jennifer Holmberg is the Administrative Assistant in Senator Eichelberger’s District Office in Hollidaysburg. Previously, Jen worked as a Welfare Case Manager for Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission’s EARN Program. Jen graduated from Penn State Altoona in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies.

Jen and her husband Matt reside in Altoona with their two children Jacob and Trenton.

Michele Ivory

Michele Ivory is the Economic Development Director for Senator Eichelberger working throughout the 30th District on economic development and transportation projects. She has a diverse background, including over 20 years of experience in the education, defense contracting, public non-profit, and private consulting sectors. Most recently, she served for 10 years as the Director of Planning & Community Development with a regional development organization.

Michele graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelor of Science Degree and is a native of Cambria County.

Colleen Kennedy

Colleen Kennedy is the Administrative Assistant in Senator Eichelberger’s Harrisburg-Capitol office. She brings years of experience to John’s team having worked previously as an administrative assistant for a local insurance agency. She and her husband Fulton reside in Mechanicsburg and have three children, Allison, Alex and Dr. Jason Fullmer.

Colleen is a native of Williamsport, Lycoming County.

Wendy Reitz

Wendy Reitz is a Legislative Aide to Senator Eichelberger in his Hollidaysburg District Office. Wendy also coordinates 30th District outreach and events.

Prior to accepting this position, Wendy Directed the Pharmacy Technician Program at YTI Career Institute, Altoona Campus. She has worked in the health care setting for over 20 years. Wendy is a graduate of the Altoona School of Commerce and the Mount Nittany Institute of Natural Health. Wendy is a native of Blair County.

Sharon Turkovich

Sharon Turkovich is a Legislative Aide to Senator Eichelberger serving Bedford and Fulton Counties. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Marketing from West Virginia University. She worked in her family’s business as an assistant buyer for many years before accepting a position as Director of Downtown Bedford, Inc.,
Bedford’s Main Street revitalization and redevelopment program.

She and her husband Dave have two grown children, David and Jessica, and live in Bedford.

Gerry Wityk

Gerry Wityk serves as Legislative Aide for Huntingdon County. She joined Senator Eichelberger’s staff with a diverse background in the legal, medical, and insurance professions. Most recently, Gerry served an instructor in a career school specializing in legal, professional, and business courses.

Gerry has one son, Michael, who is an Academic Counselor at Penn State University; two kitty friends, Little Si and Raven complete the family.