Jim Gregory (0080)

Jim Gregory is a Republican who served as a Pennsylvania State Representative for District 80, representing Blair County and Blair and Huntingdon Counties . Born on May 22, 1962, in Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, he is a longtime Blair County resident since 1985, with a family including wife Lynn and two sons, Matt and Mitch. A former broadcaster and business development professional, he was first elected in 2018, reelected in 2020 and 2022, but unsuccessful in his 2024 reelection bid. Notable achievements include service on committees such as Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Gaming Oversight, and Human Services, along with community roles like trustee at Penn Highlands Community College and board member of the Blair County Drug and Alcohol Partnership. Post-legislature, he became Executive Director for CEN-Pennsylvania, a conservative energy network.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Graduated from Greater Latrobe High School in 1980; B.S. in journalism from Ohio University in 1984.

Political Experience: Elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for District 80 ; served on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Gaming Oversight, Human Services, Aging and Older Adult Services , Labor and Industry, Local Government, and Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development committees. Member of the Blair County Republican Committee.