| Michael T. Peifer | |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 139th |
| Term Start: | January 2, 2007[1] |
| Term End: | January 3, 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Jerry Birmelin |
| Successor: | Joseph Adams |
| Constituency: | Wayne (part) and Pike (part) Counties |
| Majority: | Chairman of the House Finance Committee |
| Birth Place: | Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Alma Mater: | Rider College |
| Occupation: | Certified Public Accountant |
| Spouse: | Jen Peifer |
| Children: | 3 children |
| Residence: | Greene Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| Website: | http://reppeifer.com |
| Committees: | House Finance CommitteeHouse Transportation Committee |
Michael T. "Mike" Peifer (born 1968) is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 139th legislative district from 2006 to 2023.[2] [3]
Prior to elective office, Peifer attended Wallenpaupack Area High School. He attended Rider College on a baseball scholarship and earned a degree in accounting.[4] Peifer worked for Price Waterhouse LLP, eventually rising to the level of a senior tax consultant as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1995, Peifer opened his own accounting and tax firm in his hometown of Greentown, Pennsylvania. Peifer served as Pike County treasurer from 1999 through 2006.[5]
As a state representative, served on the board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency from 2011 through 2022, including as the board's chair in 2017-2020 and 2022. Peifer also served as a deputy whip for the House Republican Caucus during the 2015-16 session.[6]
Peifer did not seek reelection to the Pennsylvania State House in 2022. After leaving office, Peifer joined Novak Strategic Advisors as a Senior Advisor in February 2023.[7]