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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Joe Emrick is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 137. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Emrick has served on the Board of Supervisors for the Upper Nazareth Township where he eventually became chairman.

Emrick earned his bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Lycoming College and his master's degree in education from Kutztown University. His professional experience includes working as a teacher in the Stroudsburg and Pleasant Valley school districts before teaching in the Lower Moreland School District.

Education

  • MEd, Social Studies, Kutztown University, 1999
  • BA, History/Secondary Education, Lycoming College, 1993

Professional Experience

  • MEd, Social Studies, Kutztown University, 1999
  • BA, History/Secondary Education, Lycoming College, 1993
  • Teacher, Lower Moreland School District
  • Former History Teacher, Pleasant Valley School District
  • Former History Teacher, Stroudsburg School District

Political Experience

  • MEd, Social Studies, Kutztown University, 1999
  • BA, History/Secondary Education, Lycoming College, 1993
  • Teacher, Lower Moreland School District
  • Former History Teacher, Pleasant Valley School District
  • Former History Teacher, Stroudsburg School District
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 137, 2011-present
  • Former Chair, Board of Supervisors, Upper Nazareth Township
  • Former Commissioner, Salisbury Township
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 137, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Children & Youth Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Game and Fisheries Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Consumer Affairs

Member, Local Government

Vice Chair, Professional Licensure

Member, Tourism and Recreational Development

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MEd, Social Studies, Kutztown University, 1999
  • BA, History/Secondary Education, Lycoming College, 1993
  • Teacher, Lower Moreland School District
  • Former History Teacher, Pleasant Valley School District
  • Former History Teacher, Stroudsburg School District
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 137, 2011-present
  • Former Chair, Board of Supervisors, Upper Nazareth Township
  • Former Commissioner, Salisbury Township
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 137, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Calvary Baptist Church, present
  • Board Member, Cornerstone Counseling Ministries, present
  • Member, Nazareth Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), present
  • Former Member, Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church
  • Member, East Bath Rod and Gun Club
  • Member, National Rifle Association
  • Member, National Wild Turkey Federation
  • Former Member, Republican State Committee
  • Member, Roseto Rod and Gun Club
  • Member, Stockertown Rod and Gun Club

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Excellence in Education Award, Lower Moreland School District; 2016 Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business; Honored, Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge

Events

2019

Dec. 2
Monthly Veterans Assistance Hours

Mon 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

Nazareth Borough Office Building, 134 South Main St., Nazareth

Nov. 4
Monthly Veterans Assistance Hours

Mon 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

Nazareth Borough Office Building, 134 South Main St., Nazareth

Oct. 18
Senior Fair

Fri 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Forks Township Community Center Easton, PA