Commissioner Chris Chermak
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Commissioner Chris Chermak was born in Clarks Summit and resides in Dalton with his wife, Kasey. Chris is the proud parent of two daughters, Christina and Emily, and two sons, Collin and Michael, and the proud grandparent of a grandson, Aidan. 

A graduate of Abington Heights High School, Chris grew up working in the family automotive business Joseph Chermak. Inc., Clarks Summit. Starting out in the shop many years ago to eventually taking over as General Manager of the multi-franchise dealership. At a very young age, Chris learned early the value of hard work, honesty, and ethical business practices.

Chris is very active in the community and is a long-time member of the Clarks Summit Fire Company.  He is a First Responder and a member of the National Ski Patrol Member at Elk Mountain ski resort.  Chris also serves as a Basic Life Support and CPR instructor for Commonwealth Health Emergency Services and the American Heart Association, respectively; an EMS Volunteer for the Steamtown Marathon; and a past member of the Clarks Summit Planning Commission.

Commissioner Chermak is currently serving his second term as Lackawanna County Commissioner.




Commissioner Chris Chermak
Phone: 570-963-6800, ext 1811
Fax: 570-963-6812
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