Don Petrille

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

     Twice elected as Bucks County's Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans' Court, Don's public duties included sitting as a hearing officer in disputed will contests and maintaining court records.  Applying new technologies with modern organizational leadership principles, his team increased productivity by over 20%, eliminating certain fees while increasing revenues.  During his time in office, Don was a steward of over $3.5 million of public funds.  His department spent less money in his last year in office, than it did in his first.

     Running for office in a large suburban county, Don learned the challenges people of faith in public office face from the secular powers of the world.  He was sued by the ACLU for holding true to the traditional definition of marriage, facing vile criticism and threats for months.  In his public position, Don was an advocate for adoption, private charity good public stewardship.  His peers in county government across Pennsylvania recognized him by electing him President of the Registers of Wills and Clerks of the Orphans' Court Association of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania State Association of Elected County Officials.  The Pennsylvania Judiciary sought his advice for the creation of modern judicial computer systems, privacy policies and reporting requirements for guardians of vulnerable incapacitated persons.     Today, Don advises candidates in their campaigns, produces media and serves as a state committeeman supporting, endorsing and electing candidates.