State Committee Candidates

John Zapotocky, CPA

John is a twenty-year resident of Cumberland County, a lifelong resident of Central Pennsylvania, and a lifelong Republican. After graduating from Bishop McDevitt High School, he went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Accountancy from Penn State University, and thereafter earned his license as a Certified Public Accountant. His decades-long career in finance and accounting has enabled him with vast expertise in federal, state, and local government fiscal matters and considerable exposure to private-sector businesses of all sizes. He is a persuasive advocate of accountability and stewardship of taxpayer resources, and a solutions-focused professional with a keen ability to unravel obstacles and build coalitions to achieve results.

As a State Committeeman, I aspire to:

- Promote the Party’s agenda, represent my County’s interests at the state level, and work with the Committee to hone our strategy and support our candidates.
- Unify the voice of the Party and ensure that Republicans have a strong presence throughout Pennsylvania.
- Connect with voters, foster relationships, organize precincts, and recruit volunteers to support the Party's efforts.
- Conduct research on local political landscapes, cultivate robust networks, identify strong candidates, and help to develop effective fundraising strategies.

State Committee Candidates

Tammy Shearer

Incumbent

Tammy Shearer is running for PA Republican State Committee to continue using her practical, experienced voice to select and support qualified statewide Republican candidates who will appropriately serve and improve the lives of everyone in our Commonwealth. Not all qualified candidates are electable. Tammy has the experience of serving on State Committee for many years to determine which candidates can win. As a former elected official herself, she has connections across the state that are helpful with supporting candidates. She has worked with statewide candidates since Tom Ridge’s campaign for Governor.

Political Involvement

- Former Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds
- in addition to modernizing the office, Recorder Shearer implemented a Records Notification System for Property Owners to alert them of possible fraud.
- Served as President of PA Recorders of Deeds Assoc. (PRODA) and PA State Association of Elected County Officials (PSAECO)
- Working with federal, state, and local campaigns since 1991
- Current Member of PA Republican State Committee
- Member of Hampden Township Republican Committee
- Served as the first President of Cumberland County Council of Republican Women (CCCRW)
- Past coordinator of Lincoln Day Dinners
- Past coordinator of County Fall Dinners
- Designed logos in current use by the Cumberland County GOP, CCCRW, and Western Cumberland Republican Associations

Professional Background

- Second-Generation Co-Owner of local family business
- Former Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds
- Advisory Board Member for Cumberland County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
- Member, Harrisburg Leadership Executive Class of 2026
- Member of West Shore and Harrisburg Chambers of Commerce
- Named one of 50 Women in Business by PA Department of Economic Development
- Named as a Woman of Influence by Journal Publications
- Past supporter/volunteer with MS Society, United Way of the Capital Region, Junior Achievement

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