Gregory Fajt Explained

Gregory C. Fajt
State House:Pennsylvania
District:42nd
Term Start:January 1, 1991
Term End:November 30, 1996
Predecessor:Terrence McVerry
Successor:Thomas Stevenson
Birth Date:30 November 1954
Birth Place:Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality:American
Party:Democrat

Gregory C. Fajt (pronounced "fight"; born November 30, 1954)[1] was the third chairman of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. He was appointed to that position in June 2009.[2] He currently serves as a Commissioner.[3] Prior to serving on the Board, he served as chief of staff for Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell from 2007 to 2009.[4] He served as secretary of Revenue from 2003 to 2007. He represented the 42nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1991 to 1996. He was also named "big brother of the year" for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Pittsburgh. Currently, he is the citizen member of the Board of Claims for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Pennsylvania Manual. Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies. Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications. 2005. 117. Department of Property and Supplies for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. December 12, 2014.
  2. Fajt, O'Toole Assume New Positions at PA Gaming Control Board. Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. June 3, 2009.
  3. Web site: Faijt back: Senate Democrats return experienced member to the Board. PennLive.com. May 31, 2012.
  4. News: Andren. Kari. Fajt emerges as key member of Rendell team. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. August 19, 2007.