Luzerne County Commissioner
Gregory A. Skrepenak

Commissioner Gregory A. Skrepenak was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, and first gained local and regional recognition while attending G.A.R. High School. While an honor student in the classroom, Greg made his name in scholastic sports. He earned 12 letters as an athlete at G.A.R. in football, basketball and baseball. In football, he was named an All-scholastic, All-state, and All-American. He scored more than 1.600 points playing basketball for G.A.R., was named four-time All-scholastic, was twice named Most Valuable Player in the Wyoming Valley Basketball Conference, and was nominated to McDonald’s All-American team. On the baseball diamond, he was a three-time All-scholastic and an MVP.

His excellent grades and football ability earned Greg a scholarship to the University of Michigan. As a Wolverine, Greg was a two-time All-American, was named “All Big 10” twice, was also named “Big 10 Lineman of the Year” twice, and was recognized for his community service by being named a “Samaritan All-American”. Greg’s legacy at Michigan lives on, as he was voted to the Wolverine’s “All Century Team’ in 2000.

Commissioner Skrepenak’s performance at Michigan made him a prime recruit for the National Football League. In 1992, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders, and made his mark by starting in 24-games over two seasons. In 1996, the Carolina Panthers signed the Commissioner as a free agent. He was the only member of the Panthers to start every game in a 2-year period. He’s been named to the Panther’s All-Time Team. Here at home, he’s been inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Pennsylvania State Sports Hall of Fame.

Upon ending his NFL career, Commissioner Skrepenak returned to Luzerne County, knowing that the family environment and quality of life he cherished as a young man would provide the best foundation for his three young children. Greg began a new career as a businessman, and initiated a new effort to ‘give back’ to his community, by helping establish the Gregory A. Skrepenak Foundation, a non-profit organization comprised of volunteers who raise money for needy children and charitable groups.

In November 2003, the voters of Luzerne County elected Greg as their county Commissioner. He now serves as Chairman of the Luzerne County Board of Commissioners.

Since taking office in January 2004, Commissioner Skrepenak has realigned the way in which Luzerne County is administrated, renewed the County’s focus on encouraging new and existing economic development and has worked diligently on his specific agenda of fighting drug abuse and crime in Luzerne County.

With the assistance and support of President Judge Michael Conahan, the Commissioner has been instrumental in establishing the Luzerne County Drug Treatment Court, which began operation in February 2006.

Commissioner Skrepenak is an Executive Member of the County’s Drug and Alcohol Study Commission, which he established in 2004, to bring public perception to reduce drug/alcohol abuse, crime related to abuse and bring a better “Quality of Life” to Luzerne County.

The Commissioner established the Luzerne County Crime Suppression Initiative in January 2006, which is designed to provide tools and assistance for local law enforcement in reducing crime throughout the County.

He serves on the Luzerne/Lackawanna Bi-County Airport Board, Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority, the Luzerne County Retirement Board and Flood Mitigation Advisory Board, he is Secretary of the Luzerne County Election Board, Past Vice-Chairman and Current Secretary of the Luzerne County Prison Board, Chairman of the Luzerne County Community College Capital Campaign, Member of the Luzerne County Community College Board of Trustees, Member of the Colleen Shea Foundation, Member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, President of the NE Chapter of the MI Alumni and Former Board Member of the Catholic Youth Center

Commissioner Skrepenak is invited to and enjoys speaking at various events including:
Philadelphia Drug Treatment Court Graduation May 2006
Lycoming County Drug Treatment Court Graduation May 2006
PA Association of Drug Court Professionals March 2006
Lackawanna County Drug Treatment Court September 2005
Luzerne County Juvenile Probation Youth Symposium May 2005