About Us
Meet the HDCC Team
Chairman Mike Gerber
Rep. Mike Gerber of Montgomery County became chairman of HDCC in 2009. As chairman, Rep. Gerber oversees all aspects of HDCC's operations and is the chief fundraiser of the House Democratic Caucus's political arm. Since taking over, Rep. Gerber has transformed HDCC, professionalizing and expanding the organization so it can compete in an increasingly competitive political environment.
Named the Best Politician in the Philly 'Burbs by Philadelphia Magazine, Rep. Gerber also serves as treasurer of the Washington, D.C.-based Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, a political organization that supports state legislative campaign committees across the country.
Vice Chairwoman Jennifer Mann
Rep. Jennifer Mann of Allentown has served as HDCC's vice chair since 2009. As vice chair, Rep. Mann plays a key role in advancing HDCC’s mission, from fundraising to candidate recruitment.
Nationally, Rep. Mann chairs the State Legislative Advisory Board of the Democratic Leadership Council. First elected to the State House in 1998, the DLC included Rep. Mann on its "100 to Watch" list in 2000.
Other Officers:
Rep. Eugene DePasquale, York County, Treasurer
Rep. Mark Longietti, Mercer County, Secretary
Executive Director Fiona Conroy
Fiona Conroy, a native of Williamsport, Pa., joined the HDCC team after spending nine years working in Washington, D.C. Most recently, Conroy worked for the Mack/Crounse Group, one of the nation's most notable Democratic direct mail firms. While at Mack/Crounse, Conroy was a key member of the HDCC consulting team, running direct mail for several State House campaigns and providing strategic insight to the committee. In addition to her HDCC involvement, Conroy has worked on several federal races in Pennsylvania, including Sen. Bob Casey's 2006 race and the re-elections of Congressmen John Murtha (PA-12) and Paul Kanjorski (PA-11) in 2008. Conroy earned her Master's degree in Political Management from The George Washington University.