Biography

WELBY, Thom, a Representative from Lackawanna County; graduated, West Scranton High School; graduated, Career Academy, New York City; engaged, radio and television broadcasting advertisement sales (40 years); chief of staff, Representative Marty Flynn (2013-2021); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a Special Election, November 2, 2021; Sworn-In on November 17, 2021 to serve the remainder of the 2021 term; not a candidate for reelecton to the House for the 2023 term; district director, State Representative Bridget Kosierowski (2023-present); appointed, Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority (2023-2028).