Changes to Senate Republican Leadership senior staff will take place with the beginning of the 2015-16 legislative session, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson), Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre), Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) and Sen. John Gordner (R-Columbia).

Drew Crompton was named General Counsel of the Caucus and will continue as Chief of Staff for Sen.  Scarnati.  Mark Meyer will take on the position of Chief of Staff to the Majority Leader, a continuation of his role as Chief of Staff to Sen. Corman.

The position of Chief Counsel to the Majority Leader will be filled by Dave Thomas.  In addition to managing legal responsibilities within Sen. Corman’s office, he will also serve as Floor Counsel to the Majority Leader, as well as the Caucus.

Serving as Deputy Chief Counsel to the Majority Leader will be Kathy Eakin.  Ms. Eakin has worked for the Commonwealth for over 35 years, including as Deputy General Counsel for Legislation and Secretary of Legislative Affairs for Gov. Ridge and Counsel to the Senate Republican Caucus and Senate Judiciary Committee.

Joining the legal team as Deputy Counsel to the Majority Leader will be Diane Acri.  She brings more than 23 years of experience working in state government and government relations.

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There has been no decision yet by Senate and House Republicans on whether there will be a real voting session before Gov. Corbett leaves office January 20.

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