Robert J. Ghormoz

Rob has extensive experience in crafting and implementing policy, particularly in the areas of economic development and energy. A veteran of state government, Rob served in the Governor Tom Wolf Administration as Deputy Chief of Staff, Speechwriter, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs and most recently as Senior Advisor to the Governor. In this position, he served as primary political advisor and oversaw all aspects of economic development for the Wolf administration as well as coordinated all economic development related grant programs in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. He also coordinated all aspects of the administration’s federal government relations efforts to advance the Governor’s agenda in Washington, D.C.

Rob is an expert on the intersection of economic development, state funding and labor organizations. He has built coalitions to advance common goals and fostered relationships with a range of stakeholders, including interest groups, business and professional organizations, elected officials and community leaders across the state.

Affiliations

• Delaware River Port Authority, Board Member
• Historic Philadelphia, Board Member
• Independence Visitors Center, Board Member
• Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Past Board Member

Recognition

• Pennsylvania 30 under 30 Rising Stars, PoliticsPA, 2014
• Pennsylvania 40 under 40 Rising Stars, City & State PA, 2016

Education

• The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 2011, cum laude