ChamberPAC, the Political Action Committee of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, supports and endorses incumbents and candidates for the state legislature and other candidates for certain statewide offices who demonstrate a dedication to improving the Commonwealth’s business climate through pro-growth, pro-jobs policies. Matt Wolford for Commonwealth Court Matt Wolford was born and raised in Erie, PA, where he and his wife, Marian, raised their four children. A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Matt has lived, studied, and worked in various parts of the Commonwealth throughout his career. After graduating from Penn State, Matt went on to receive his law degree from Temple University School of Law. With more than 35 years of legal experience, Matt has served Pennsylvanians in both public service and private practice. Early in his career he served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Philadelphia office of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG), where he represented Commonwealth agencies in civil litigation. He later became attorney-in-charge of the Environmental Crimes Section field office in Meadville, and served as a Special Prosecutor for both the OAG and the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Following his experience with the OAG, Matt joined the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as an Assistant Counsel and later as Regional Counsel, gaining extensive experience in regulatory, administrative, and environmental law. Today, as a small business owner and solo practitioner in Erie for over 25 years, he represents individuals, families, farmers, landowners, and businesses, focusing on environmental law, property rights, and complex regulatory matters. In addition to practicing law, Matt served as an Adjunct Professor at Gannon University for more than 20 years and also taught at Allegheny College and Thiel College. He lectures regularly for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and other organizations, sharing his knowledge with both students and fellow professionals. Matt is running for Judge of the Commonwealth Court to bring his experience, qualifications, integrity, and lifelong commitment to Pennsylvanians to the bench. Maria Battista for Superior Court Maria Battista is a Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania Superior Court. The Superior Court is responsible for criminal and most civil appeals, including those involving families and children. Maria will bring a fresh perspective to the court, and is uniquely qualified to serve as a judge on the Superior Court with her diverse experiences as an attorney, prosecutor, mediator, educator, and as a hearing examiner issuing hundreds of decisions.Maria’s educational background brings an added benefit to the Superior Court. Three of her degrees are in education – a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and master’s and doctorate degrees in education. After criminal cases, cases involving families and children are the second most frequent cases brought to the Superior Court. Maria is a graduate of Keystone High School and Clarion University, obtained her law degree from Ohio Northern University, and has a Doctorate in Education Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh. She also holds a master’s degree in education administration from Westminster College.