HARRISBURG — At the Republican Party of Pennsylvania’s Winter Meeting held February 12, 2011 former PA GOP Executive Director Luke Bernstein received the 2011 PA GOP Leadership Award for his dedication to advancing the Republican Party in Pennsylvania. As Executive Director, Luke executed the vision of Chairman Rob Gleason and managed the creation and oversight of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania’s political, communication and fundraising plans during one of the most successful cycles in the PA GOP’s history.
Past recipients of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania Leadership Award are:
2007: Governor Tom Corbett
2008: U.S. Senator Rick Santorum
2009: Karl Rove
2010: John McNally and Lawrence Tabas
Prior to joining the Republican Party of Pennsylvania in 2007, Luke served as Coalitions Director for the 2004 Bush/Cheney campaign and Deputy Campaign Manager for Senator Rick Santorum’s 2006 re-election campaign. Luke is a graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and currently resides in Hampden Township, Cumberland County with his wife, Meg.
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