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Luzerne County, PA May 18, 2010 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Gary Zingaretti

Candidate for
State Representative; District 119; Democratic Party

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I have more than twenty years experience in the regulatory and government relations segment of the telecommunications industry. As a certified public accountant I would bring a strong financial background to the position of Representative. In my professional career, I have been responsible for interpreting state and federal rules and regulations to ensure compliance. I have also had to interpret pending legislation to determine the impact it would have on my clients, a skill that would make me an asset for the residents of the 119th District.

I am a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, class of 1982. In 1986 I earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Economics from King's College. After joining the work force, I continued my education at Wilkes University, earning my Master of Business Administration Degree in Finance. In 1995 I became a Certified Public Accountant.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Bear Creek Township; 2008 - Present

I was elected to serve a six year term as Bear Creek Township supervisor beginning in 2008, and have been appointed as Board Chairman in each of the first three years in office. I prepared and managed the 2009 and 2010 operating budgets for the township.

  • ICORE, Inc., Emmaus, Pennsylvania 1996; Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 2001 - Present

Serve as a part-owner and Senior Vice President at ICORE, a firm specializing in telecommunications regulation. In this role I assist clients with revenue and regulatory issues, government relations, negotiations on contractual matters, expert testimony, and strategic business planning.

  • Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Dallas, Pennsylvania, 1986-1995; 1997-2001.

In 14 years at Commonwealth, I progressed from an analyst to a Senior Executive, serving as Vice President of Industry Relations. In this role I was primarily responsible for developing and implementing legislative, regulatory and revenue policies within the company. I have considerable budgeting experience, having prepared and presented annual revenue and expense budgets. This includes tracking of results and the preparation of action plans to ensure that annual budgets are achieved.

POSITIONS OF VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

  • Pennsylvania Telephone Association; 2005 - Present Serve on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Telephone Association, and have been the Chairman of their Associate Committee since 2005.

  • Bear Creek Baseball Treasurer of Bear Creek Baseball from 2005 through 2007; coach from 1996 through 2007.

  • Bear Creek Soccer Served as member of the Board of Directors of Bear Creek Soccer beginning in 1998 and held the position of president from 2001 through 2005. Served as coach from 1997 to present.

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