Stephen DeFrank
2022 - Present
2030
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Stephen DeFrank is a member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. He assumed office on October 27, 2022. His current term ends on April 1, 2030.
Gov. Tom Wolf (D) appointed DeFrank to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on September 20, 2022.[1]
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) appointed DeFrank Chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on August 30, 2023, replacing Gladys Brown. [2] DeFrank was reappointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate, and sworn in on June 4, 2025 for a second term, serving as chair.[3]
Biography
Before his appointment to the commission, DeFrank worked at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, a public relations firm.[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PA PUC, "Stephen M. DeFrank," accessed November 3, 2022
- ↑ ‘’Governor Josh Shapiro, "Senate Confirms Governor Shapiro’s Appointee to Serve on Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ," August 30, 2023
- ↑ Pennsylvania Business Report, "Pennsylvania PUC Chair DeFrank confirmed for second term," June 6, 2025
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