Parke H. Wentling is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District in northwestern Pennsylvania, which covers portions of Mercer County. Born and raised in Greenville, he resides there with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. Prior to entering politics, Wentling served 17 years as an educator in the Wilmington Area School District. First elected in 2014 to the 17th District, he was re-elected in 2018 and 2020, then moved to the 7th District following redistricting and won election there in 2022.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Wentling's formal education are not detailed in available records. His professional background includes 17 years as an educator before his political career.

In politics, Wentling has served in the Pennsylvania House since 2015, initially representing the 17th District until 2022, and the 7th District since 2023. Notable positions for the 2025-26 session include deputy whip, and committee roles as Republican vice chairman of Game and Fisheries, Republican chair of the Local Government Subcommittee on Townships, Republican chair of the Environmental Resources and Protection Subcommittee on Parks, and member of Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development. His priorities focus on job creation, tax reduction for families and seniors, education investment, natural resource stewardship, and preserving family farms.