Rj Zonna

Rj Zonna

RJ is a single father of two girls and has been a Millcreek Township resident for nearly a quarter of a century. An Auditor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the last decade, RJ has extensive experience working with 2nd Class townships such as Millcreek.

His deep desire to serve the public interest and improve the common good has led RJ to serve on the board of directors for the Community Blood Bank and the Boys & Girls Club of Erie, as well as president of the Heritage Hills Condo Association where he lives.

Prior to joining the Dept. of the Auditor General, RJ served as Vice-President of Campaign & Communications with United Way of Erie County for 15 years, leading the organization to its highest fundraising total in its 100-year history.

Before returning to his hometown in 2000, RJ served as a Fundraising Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York City and Program Coordinator with the Association For Retarded Citizens in the Capital Region of Pennsylvania.

RJ graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Communications degree from Mercyhurst College in 1986 and earned his Masters Degree in Health Service Administration in 1991 from Gannon University.

Reason for running for Study Commission:

Margaret Mead said it best, … “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”