Biography

05/09/1966 -

HABAY, Jeffrey Earl, a Representative from Allegheny County; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., May 9, 1966; graduated, Fox Chapel Area High School, 1984; B.A., law and society/political science, College of Public and International Affairs, American University, 1988; staff assistant, United States Congressman Ken Kramer (1986-1987); legislative aide, United States Congressman William F. Clinger Jr. (1987-1989); contributor, The Herald; career and admissions counselor, Pittsburgh Technical Institute; membership chairman, Allegheny County Young Republicans; member, Republican Committee, Shaler Township; vice president, Habay Heating & Cooling; marketing representative, Pittsburgh Pirates; elected, treasurer, O’Hara Township (1991-1994); unsuccessful campaign, sheriff, Allegheny County (1993); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1994; reelected to serve 4 more consecutive terms; appointed, Deputy Whip (1999-2004); appointed, Select Committee on Alternatives for the Operation of the Philadelphia International Airport (2000); resigned from the House, February 7, 2006; elected, delegate, Republican National Convention (2004).